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Bob Hart's Beer, Beef and Onion Stew (carbonnade a la flamande)
There is always room, in any cook's repertoire, for another stew. and the fact that the Tour de France hurtled through Belgium this week reminded me of one of my favourites - carbonnade a la flamande, a Belgian classic made with that wonderful cut of beef, the oyster blade.
It is the simplest of all stews: no vegies, other than lots of onions, simple herb flavour, and beer to add a distinctive flavour. Sever with as tangle of egg noodles.
Have your butcher cube just under 2kgs of oyster blade, cutting out the gristle. Set your oven to 160C. Season the raw beef well and brown it, in batches, in oil, in a heavy, ovenproof pot - I use a Le Creuset for this. Remove the evenly browned beef to a bowl and, in fresh oil, saute 1kg of chopped onions with a pinch of salt and 1tbs tomato paste for about 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
Increase heat slightly and cook for another 12 minutes or so, until well coloured. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook briefly (about half a minute) and sprinkle in 3tbs plain flour, stir in and cook for a couple of minutes.
Add 3/4 cup each of chicken and beef stocks and 1tbs cider vinegar, scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot, then add all but one glug (which you have swallowed) of a stubbie of beer and a bouquet made with 4 sprigs of fresh thyme and a couple of bay leaves.
Return the beef and its juices to the pot and bring to a simmer. Place a baking parchment cartouche (disc slightly bigger than the pot diameter) over the meat and press down until just touching. Cover, place in the oven and cook until the meat is very tender - about 2 hours.
Now eat, over egg noodles, in a bowl in front of the telly, watching those fearless fools in lycra.
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Blog comments
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I tried this stew in Belgium last year, and they served it over pomme frites. It was actually a delicious combination!
Nicoll Wednesday 14 July, 2010 - 3:43 PM -
I had forgotten how good this classic is.
Even better the second day
thanks Bobnicholas scott Friday 9 July, 2010 - 3:57 PM
