Belgian Beef Carbonnade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
3 lbs boneless beef cubes
1/2 cup butter
6 large onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, halved
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup celery leaves, chopped
1/4 cup parsley
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 1/2 cups beer
2 tablespoons 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. .