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Carbonade flamande

Name: Carbonade flamande
Cuisine: Belgian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck; 2 cups Belgian dark beer; 3 large onions; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp mustard; 1 cup beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp thyme; 2 tbsp butter; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Carbonade flamande is a traditional Belgian beef stew made with beer, onions, and mustard, known for its rich, sweet, and sour flavor. It is a comforting, hearty dish that reflects Belgium's beer culture and culinary heritage.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Belgian70%

French20%

Mediterranean10%

Ingredients

beef chuck
2 lbs
Belgian dark beer
2 cups
onions
3 large
brown sugar
2 tbsp
mustard
2 tbsp
beef broth
1 cup
bay leaves
2
thyme
1 tsp
butter
2 tbsp
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating in Flanders, Belgium, this dish dates back to the Middle Ages and was traditionally made with local beer and bread to tenderize the meat, showcasing the region's beer brewing traditions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Belgian70%

ingredients+techniques

French20%

ingredient_origin

Mediterranean10%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

caramelizing braising simmering

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