Belgian Beef Carbonnade

Posting for ZWT6 - Germany - Benelux

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons flour
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 3  lbs boneless beef cubes
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 6  large onions, sliced
• 1  garlic clove, halved
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 cup celery leaves, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup parsley
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups beer
• 2  tablespoons vinegar

Directions

1. Mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Roll beef cubes in this until well coated.
2. Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onions; saute until soft and tender. Remove.
3. In same pan over high heat, sear beef cubes, a few at a time.
4. Return onions and meat to pan. Set on low heat.
5. Add garlic, bay leaf, thyme and celery. Sprinkle on parsley; add sugar and beer.
6. Bring to simmer while stirring. Cover and poach on low heat, 1 1/2 hours.
7. Add vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes. .