1. A Flemish or Belgian stew made with beef braised in beer, typically served with bread or potatoes.
Usage: Also spelled 'carbonade' (singular) or 'carbonada' in some regions.; Culinary term; common in Belgian and Dutch cuisine.

Examples

• The restaurant served a traditional carbonades with dark Belgian beer and crusty bread.
• Carbonades is a hearty winter dish that has been popular in Flanders for centuries.
• She prepared carbonades by slowly braising beef chunks in a rich beer sauce.
• The menu featured carbonades as the chef's special, paired with a local ale.
• Carbonades requires patience and good-quality beer to develop its deep, complex flavor.