"Things are beautiful if you love them." ~ Jean Anouilh ~ Hubbard Lake Winter __________________ BEEF CARBONNADE (Favorite hearty and rich Belgian beef stew with sweet caramelized onions and dark beer, perfect company fare by the fire after a long day skiing or snowshoeing.) ~ The Silver Plate Cookbook _________ 1/4 lb.bacon 2 very large yellow onions (1 1/2 to 2 pounds) peeled and thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 cup unbleached flour 1 Tbsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 3 lbs. (1-in. cubed) beef stew meat (chuck is best) vegetable oil (optional) 2 cups imported dark beer chopped parsley (garnish) Coarsely dice bacon and saute in large skillet until crisp and brown. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Add onions to skillet and cook, covered, in rendered bacon fat until tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover skillet, raise heat, and sprinkle onions with sugar. Toss and stir until well browned. Transfer onions to strainer set over a bowl...
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