Carbonnade Flamande

Step 3: Add the beer & reduce

Aromatic base

  • Bay Leaves
    1-2
  • Fresh thyme, picked
    a spoonful

Liquid (enough to cover)

  • Belgian ale, Dubbel, Tripel or Quadrupel
    1 part~400 ml
  • Beef broth
    1-2 parts
  • Apple cider vinegar
    a spoonful
  • Brown Sugar
    a spoonful

From previous steps

  • Browned beef chunks

Add the beer to the pot, anything on the bottom of the pan, bring to a , and by about half to concentrate the flavors (~ 5 mins).

Return the browned beef chunks to the pot, followed by the bay leaf, a spoonful of sugar, a splash of vinegar, and the thyme. Top with just enough beef stock until the meat is mostly submerged.