Guiness stew

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1sliceBacon, cut into1/2\" peices
2poundsLean stewing beefcubed 1 1/2
1largeOnion chopped
2tablespoonsFlour
2eachesCarrots, sliced
12smallsWhite onions, peeled
cupBeef stock
ounceGuiness beer
2tablespoonsDark brown sugar
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1Bouquet garni
Coarse salt
Pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a heavy casserole which will fit into the oven and go on top of the stove, add the bacon. Fry until browned, drain the bacon on paper towels. Dry the cubes of beef with paper towels. brown in the bacon drippings, remove the beef. Add the chopped onions, brown lightly. Stir in the flour, cook for 2-3 min.- do not let the flour burn. Return the beef, along with its juices to the casserole. Add the bacon, carrots, white onions, stock, guiness, sugar, vinegar, bouquet, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil.

Cover. Bake 1½- 2 hours, stirring occasionally. serve warm.