Belgian Beef Carbonnade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
3 lb. beef cubes
1/2 c. butter
6 large onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, halved
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. chopped celery leaves
1/4 c. parsley
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. beer
2 Tbsp. vinegar

Preparation

Mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
Roll beef cubes in this until well coated.
Melt butter in large saucepan.
Add onions; saute until soft and tender.
Remove.
In same pan over high heat, sear beef cubes, a few at a time.
Return onions and meat to pan. Set on low heat.
Add garlic, bay leaf, thyme and celery. Sprinkle on parsley; add sugar and beer.
Bring to simmer while stirring.
Cover and poach on low heat, 1 1/2 hours.
Add vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.