Beer and Beef lovers, for you: Beef Carbonade Flamande (slow cooked ) - By RECIPE30.com

beef

🥗Healthier: bison

💰Cheaper: pork

Bison is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic beer maintains flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds flavor while white sugar is more economical.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Increase heat to medium-high and add beef in batches, browning on all sides, about 8-10 minutes per batch.

Remove beef and set aside; add sliced carrots to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle brown sugar over carrots and stir for 1 minute until caramelized.

Return beef to the pot; add stout beer, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, mustard, and vinegar.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 2-3 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

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