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carbonnade

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[kahr-buh-nahd, kar-baw-nad] / ˌkɑr bəˈnɑd, kar bɔˈnad /

noun

Belgian Cooking.

plural

carbonnades

  1. a thick stew of beef, onions, herbs, etc., cooked in beer.

Etymology

Origin of carbonnade

1875–80; < French carbon ( n ) ade literally, meat grilled over hot coals, Middle French < Provençal carbonada or Italian carbonata; see carbonado 2

Example Sentences

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Down to Germany, we find bierfleisch, which is brisket braised with caramelized onions and beer, a preparation that is reprised in the Flemish speaking parts of Belgium, where it's known as carbonnade.

From Salon • May 25, 2019

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