Olsson Recipes

Carbonades a la Flamande. Bake 2 hours in covered 6-8qt cast iron casserole, 325°

In large cast iron frying pan, prepare meat. Dredge beef in flour mixture, brown meat in batches using 1/2 C oil. Move browned beef to casserole.

• 4 lbs lean beef cut into 1/2″ cubes
• 1/2 C flour

Brown onions & garlic in frying pan. Move to casserole

• 2 lbs onions either chopped or thin sliced wedge shape.
• 6 garlic cloves minced

Add liquids to frying pan to loosen bits, add to casserole.

• 2 1/2 C consome broth (2 – 10.5 oz cans)
• 3 Tb dark brown sugar
• 1/4 C red vinegar
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 2 small bay leaves
• 1 TB salt fresh black pepper

Add beer to casserole ( 3C or 2-12oz Chimay ale). Add 1/2 C chopped parsley.