Carbonnade Flamande is a delicious, rich, Belgian casserole flavoured with beer, bacon, onions and tasty herbs.

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Cooking Info

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 3 hours

Servings: 6

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 338

Protein: 46g

Carbs: 16g

Fat: 10g

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Food Diary Barcode

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Ingredients

1 kg (2 lbs) lean diced steak

500 ml (2 cups) dark beer like a Leffe 

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tbsp butter

250 g (9 oz) bacon, fat removed, chopped

200 g (8 oz) onions, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

40 g (2 tbsp) corn flour

350 ml (12 fl oz) stock

20 g (1 tbsp) tomato puree 

2 bay leaves

20 g (1 tbsp) wholegrain mustard

20 g (1 tbsp) honey

1 bouquet garni

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Method

1. Marinade the beef in the beer and garlic for at least two hours, the longer the better.

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   Preheat your fan oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320℉)

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   Heat the butter in a large, oven-proof dish and fry the bacon, onions and carrots for around 5 minutes or until cooked.

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   Add the beef and the liquid from the marinade along with all of the other ingredients.

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   Mix through, cover and place into the oven for around 3 hours.