carbonnade flamande

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27 Pinches
Walla Walla, WA
Updated on Oct 29, 2011

This is a recipe that my Aunt Mary shared with my Mom and Mom shared with me. We love it. It's survived a few generations. The recipe calls for monosodium glutamate, but I never use it. I like to add sliced mushrooms to this and serve it all over wide noodles for a switch.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut in 1" pieces
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 4 medium onions, sliced
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

How To Make carbonnade flamande

  • Step 1
    Combine flour, salt, pepper and monosodium glutamate. Roll meat pieces in the mixture.
  • Step 2
    Melt butter in a skillet. Add onions and cook until tender, but not brown. Remove onions; add beef and brown on all sides. Return onions to beef; add beer and remaining ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours or until meat is tender. If more liquid is needed, add more beer.
  • Step 4
    Serve hot with mashed potatoes or noodles.

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