Regional specialties

Carbonnade flamande

Beef slowly cooked in beer, often with a gently sweetened sauce.

Carbonnade flamande served in a shallow bowl.
Carbonnade flamande served in a shallow bowl.Photo: Francisco AntunesCC BY 2.0Carbonnade flamande à la bière — https://www.flickr.com/photos/francisco-antunes/4997906309/

Say it: kar-boh-NAHD flah-MAHND (approximate English pronunciation)

Carbonnade flamande is a beef braise associated with Flemish food traditions on both sides of the French-Belgian border. Beer flavors the cooking liquid, and some versions use gingerbread to enrich it. The meat becomes tender during the slow preparation. Fries are a familiar accompaniment, but the menu determines what is included with the stew.

Names to look for on menus

carbonnade flamande, carbonade flamande, flemish beef stew, carbonnade

Explore its regional connections: Hauts-de-France

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About this guide and further reading

Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-12. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.