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Beef Carbonnade

Hearty Beef Carbonnade for Cozy Nights In

A comforting Beef Carbonnade that combines tender beef short ribs with a rich, flavorful sauce, ideal for cozy dinners.
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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
  • 2 pounds Beef Short Ribs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or canola oil as substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Plain/All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 medium Carrot chopped
  • 2 large Brown Onions or shallots
  • 8 ounces Button Mushrooms whole or sliced
  • 4 ounces Speck or bacon/pancetta
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Wholegrain Mustard or Dijon
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme or dried thyme
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary or dried rosemary
  • 12 ounces Beer or red wine with beef stock
  • 4 cups Beef Stock low-sodium if preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Carbonnade
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Cut the beef short ribs into individual pieces and dust with plain flour.
  3. In a large casserole dish, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef for about 3-4 minutes on all sides.
  4. In the same dish, sauté diced carrot, sliced onions, and button mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  5. Add tomato paste and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in the beer, bring to a simmer, and stir in mustard, thyme, and rosemary.
  7. Return the browned beef to the dish and add beef stock, bring to a simmer again.
  8. Cover the dish and bake for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  9. Check seasoning and serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Browning the beef thoroughly adds deep flavors. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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