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Carbonnade of beef
This satisfying Flemish stew has a delicious and unusual flavour.
What you need
- 6 tsp sunflower oil
- 4 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 100 g rindless streaky bacon, cut into narrow strips
- 550 g stewing beef, cut into long narrow strips
- 4 1/2 tsp plain flour
- seasoning
- 300 ml beer
- 300 ml beef stock
- 1 bouquet garni of parsley, thyme, rosemary and sage
- 3-6 tsp red wine vinegar
- 3-6 tsp dijon mustard
Method
Heat the oil and fry onions for 5 to 6 min or until they begin to turn golden brown. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon.
Add bacon rind and strips of bacon and fry for 2-3 min. Remove the bacon pieces, but not the bacon rind.
Season the flour and use to coat the beef. Add to pan and fry for several minutes over a moderate heat, turning several times.
Blend in the beer and stock, stirring until liquid thickens slightly.
Return the onions and bacon to pan. Add bouquet garni. Add vinegar and mustard - use the smaller amount of these ingredients at this stage in the cooking, the rest can be added later if desired.
Cover pan and cook for 1 days. Remove bacon rind and herbs. Adjust seasoning and flavouring of vinegar and mustard. Serve.
Serving suggestion
Pasta or potatoes.
Cook's tip
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 2747 | 667 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 656 | 159 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 32.8 | 7.97 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 12.0 | 2.91 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 50.2 | 12.2 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 17.7 | 4.31 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 1.50 | 0.36 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 705 | 171 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 1.76 | 0.43 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 5.02 | 1.22 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.75 | 0.18 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 4.48 | 1.09 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.23 | 0.06 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 6.78 | 1.65 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 42.0 | 10.2 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 34.4 | 8.36 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 3.78 | 0.92 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 47.9 | 11.6 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 6.50 | 1.58 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0.69 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.36 | 0.09 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 350 | 85.1 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.33 | 0.08 | 1.4 |
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