La Carbonnade Flamande Recipe

Name: La Carbonnade Flamande
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-2/3 lb. trimmed beef round, cut into 2-inch cubes; 4 md. onions; 2 tbsp. peanut oil; 1 slice French bread, crust removed; Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 3 to 4 bay leaves; 1 tbsp. flour; 1/4 qt. dark beer; 1/4 qt. water; 2 tbsp. sugar; 2 to 3 tsp. wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1-2/3 lb. trimmed beef round, cut into 2-inch cubes
4 md. onions
2 tbsp. peanut oil
1 slice French bread, crust removed
Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. thyme
3 to 4 bay leaves
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 qt. dark beer
1/4 qt. water
2 tbsp. sugar
2 to 3 tsp. wine vinegar

1
Warm oil in a soup pot.
2
Add the meat cubes and cook until lightly brown.
3
Add onions and cook until golden, without letting them become dark.
4
Add salt and pepper according to taste; sprinkle flour over meat and onios.
5
Spread Dijon mustard over both sides of French bread and place atop the meat.
6
Add beer, water, thyme and bay leaves.
7
Slow cook over a low flame for 90 minutes.
8
After 90 minutes add 2 heaping Tbsp.
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of sugar.
10
Cover again and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
11
Add vinegar and test meat to make sure it is tender.
12
If not, continue to cook until tender.
13
This dish should be served with crisp thin cut Belgian fries to absorb the gravy.

197

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-2/3 lb. trimmed beef round, cut into 2-inch cubes, 4 md. onions, 2 tbsp. peanut oil, 1 slice French bread, crust removed, and more.

Yes, La Carbonnade Flamande falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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La Carbonnade Flamande

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