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Beef Carbonnade

Beef Carbonnade: Comforting Stew for Cozy Nights

This Beef Carbonnade is a comforting stew braised in beer, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Belgian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds Beef Short Ribs trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with beef tallow
  • 1/4 cup Plain/All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 medium Carrot can substitute with parsnip
  • 2 medium Brown Onions or shallots
  • 8 ounces Button Mushrooms can swap with cremini or portobello
  • 4 ounces Speck can substitute with bacon or omit
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or use crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Wholegrain Mustard any mustard can work as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or use dried herbs in smaller amounts
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary or use dried herbs in smaller amounts
  • 12 ounces Beer any lager or substitute with red wine and beef stock
  • 4 cups Beef Stock homemade is ideal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole Dish
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) to prepare for slow cooking your Beef Carbonnade.
  2. Cut your beef short ribs into manageable pieces, ensuring they are well-trimmed and dust with flour.
  3. In your casserole dish, heat olive oil and sear the beef ribs until browned on all sides.
  4. Sauté carrots, onions, and mushrooms in the same pot until softened.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and minced garlic, cooking for a few minutes until fragrant.
  6. Deglaze the pot with beer, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.
  7. Combine all ingredients back into the pot, including mustard, herbs, and beef stock.
  8. Cover and braise in the oven for about 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This stew benefits from sitting, allowing flavors to deepen, and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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