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Beef Carbonnade

Beef Carbonnade: A Cozy Stew to Warm Your Heart and Home

This Beef Carbonnade is a comforting beef and beer stew that enchants with tender morsels and hearty vegetables.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Belgian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 lbs beef short ribs or beef chuck for a leaner choice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or beef tallow for a richer taste
  • 1 cup plain/all-purpose flour can be omitted for gluten-free version
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 brown onions yellow onions work as a good alternative
  • 8 oz button mushrooms or cremini or shiitake mushrooms
  • 100 g speck or bacon if speck isn’t available
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 12 oz beer (e.g., lager) or red wine or extra beef stock for a non-alcoholic version
  • 4 cups beef stock choose low-sodium for a healthier option

Equipment

  • flameproof casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Cut the beef short ribs into individual pieces and dust them generously with plain flour.
  3. In a flameproof casserole dish, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown each beef rib for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. In the same pot, add chopped carrots, sliced brown onions, button mushrooms, and chopped speck. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
  6. Slowly pour in your choice of beer and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
  7. Add wholegrain mustard, fresh thyme, and fresh rosemary to the pot, stirring well to combine.
  8. Return the browned beef ribs to the pot and pour in beef stock to cover the ingredients.
  9. Cover the casserole dish and bake for 2 hours until the beef is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a thicker sauce, remove beef and simmer sauce until desired consistency. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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