carbonade flamande
🇧🇪 A dish from Belgium
Flemish stew, known in Dutch as stoofvlees or stoverij and in French as carbon(n)ade flamande, is a beef stew popular in Belgium, the Netherlands, and French Flanders. It is made with beer and mustard and the sauce is sometimes thickened using bread; seasoning can include bay leaf, thyme, clove, and juniper berries.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | beef, dark beer, mustard, onions, bread, bay leaf, thyme |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | slow-braised stew |
| 👅Flavour & style | rich, malty, sweet-savory with mild bitterness |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | hearty main meal, often winter comfort food |
Frequently asked questions
Where does carbonade flamande come from?
carbonade flamande is a dish that originated in Belgium.
What is carbonade flamande?
Flemish stew, known in Dutch as stoofvlees or stoverij and in French as carbon(n)ade flamande, is a beef stew popular in Belgium, the Netherlands, and French Flanders. It is made with beer and mustard and the sauce is sometimes thickened using bread; seasoning can include bay leaf, thyme, clove, and juniper berries.