Belgian-Style Beef & Beer Stew (Carbonnade-Inspired)
Belgium · Beef · No. 223

Belgian-Style Beef & Beer Stew (Carbonnade-Inspired)

A single portion of Belgian cooking, ready in 28 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste.

Prep
8 min
Cook
20 min
Total
28 min
Serves
1

Method

  1. 1

    Boil the potato cubes in salted water for 10–12 minutes until a knife slides in easily, then drain.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, fry the onion in a splash of oil over a medium heat for 8 minutes until soft and golden. Tip onto a plate.

  3. 3

    Turn the heat to high and sear the beef for 1–2 minutes until browned but still pink inside. Add to the onion.

  4. 4

    Pour the ale, stock, mustard and sugar into the pan and bubble for 4 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy.

  5. 5

    Return the beef, onion and potato, heat through for 1 minute, season and serve.

Use up the rest

Cooking this for one leaves 75 g beef rump steak. These recipes finish them off, so plan one later in the same week.

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