Carbonnade A La Flamande

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From cooking light, nov. '05. Dark beer adds depth to this beef stew-like dish. Serve with noodles. A tasty, easy dish.

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Steps

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Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.

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Seal.

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Shake to coat.

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Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Add bacon to pan.

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Cook one minute.

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Add beef mixture.

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Cook 3 minutes or until browned.

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Remove beef from pan.

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Add onion and garlic to pan.

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Saute 5 minutes or until tender.

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Return beef to pan.

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Stir in broth , scraping pan to loosen browned bits.

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Add water and the next 7 ingredients.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cover , reduce heat , and simmer 30 minutes.

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Uncover and cook 30 minutes or until beef is tender.

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Discard bay leaves.

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Garnish with parsley.

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Ingredients

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flour, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, boneless chuck roast, bacon, onions, garlic, reduced-sodium beef broth, water, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, fresh thyme, bay leaves, dark beer, fresh parsley