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Carbonnade Flamande

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A cozy Belgian beef stew made with tender chunks of beef simmered in dark ale, caramelized onions, and a hint of mustard.

Ingredients

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  • 600g beef (Chuck or stew meat)
  • 100g smoked lardons
  • 1 dark beer (33cl, like Guinness)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Olive oil
  • Mustard (Dijon or whole grain)
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Chop the onion and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sauté the lardons: Set your Cookeo to ‘sauté’ mode, add oil and cook the lardons until crispy.
  3. Brown the beef: In the same pot, brown the chunks of beef in batches, adding salt and pepper.
  4. Caramelize the onions: Add the chopped onions and sauté until soft and golden.
  5. Add flour and sugar: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well, then add the brown sugar.
  6. Pour in the beer: Pour the dark ale and deglaze the pot by scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.
  7. Stir in the mustard: Mix well until velvety.
  8. Add the bouquet garni: Toss in the herb bundle and crispy lardons, stirring gently.
  9. Secure the lid on your Cookeo and set to pressure cooking for 35 minutes.
  10. Release the pressure when done, carefully following the instructions.
  11. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The stew tastes even better the next day!

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Keywords: Carbonnade Flamande, Belgian beef stew, comfort food, savory stew

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