• 2 lbs. stewing beef, remove fat & gristle
• 3 Tblsp. oil
• 2 Tblsp. flour
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• Pinch of cayenne
• 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 Tblsp. tomato puree, dissolved in
• 4 Tblsp. water
• 1-1/4 cups Guinness
• 2 cups largely diced carrots
• Sprig of fresh thyme
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Cut meat into 2 inch cubes & toss meat in 1 Tblsp. of oil.

In small bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper & cayenne. Toss meat in seasoned flour to coat. Heat remaining oil in large skillet over high heat. Brown meat on all sides.

Reduce heat, add onions, garlic & tomato puree to the skillet. Cover & cook gently for 5 minutes.

Transfer contents to to a casserole & pour 1/2 the Guinness into the skillet. Bring to a boil & stir to dissolve the caramelized meat juices in the pan. Pour over the meat, along with the remaining Guinness. Add the carrots & thyme. Stir & adjust the seasonings.

Cover casserole & simmer over low heat or in a 300 degree oven until the meat is tender, 2 to 3 hours.

Garnish with parsley.

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