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KC: Carbonnades Flamandes - meat

Posted by : Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky

Serving Size  : 4

   1      Kilogram         beef (alcatra) cut into 1 1/2" -- cubes
   2      cans             beer* -- see notes
   6      onions
   2      Tbsp             oil
   1      to 2 tbsp        flour
   1                       bayleaf
   1/4    tsp              thyme
          pinch            nutmeg
   1      Tbsp             vinegar
          pinch            cumin
   2      slices           white bread
   1      Tbsp             Dijon mustard
                           salt and pepper -- to  taste
   3                       parsley stems, no leafs

1. Slice onions thin.
2. heat oil  and add cubed beef .
3. Cook over high heat until all liquid has evaporated and beef is
   brown.
4. Stir in onion and cook until it starts to change color.
5. Stir in flour for 2 minutes. Add beer and vinegar and bring to boil
   stirring.
6. Add  parsley, bay leaf and spices.
7. Simmer covered for 1 hour.
8. Spread mustard on bread and place it on top of the stew.
9. Simmer 90 minutes or more.

Serve with fries or boiled potatoes

Suggested Wine: Beer

NOTES : Either Belgian beer and then you have to add 1 Tb sugar, I'd add
a tsp or Like I did 2 cans blond beer(bud) and 1/2 to 1 small bottle dark beer,
slightly sweetened

Adapted by Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky

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