Carbonnade of Beef Recipe |
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You will need..... 1 1/2 lb. chuck steak 1 oz. butter 2 tablespoons salad oil 2 medium onions, chopped
1 level tablespoon flour
Preparation Time 1/2 pint light ale
15 minutes
1/4 pint water
pinch dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or
1 clove garlic, finely crushed
Cooking Time
bay leaf
2 hour
1 level teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
Cut beef
into strips, 1-inch wide, 2 inches long and about 1/2 - inch thick.
Melt butter in a pan with oil and brown meat quickly on all sides. Remove meat
from pan, add onions to fat and fry until golden brown. Blend in flour
and cook for 1 minute. Blend in light ale and water, then bring to
boiling point and simmer until thickened. Add meat,
thyme, bay leaf, sugar and seasoning. Cover pan and similar over a very
low heat for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Serves 4
Quick Tip
If you are having a big cooking session keep a jug of hot water handy
for rinsing knives, forks and spoons so that they are ready to use again
immediately.
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