Guiness Stew Recipe

Bacon, cut into 1/2" peices
Beef stock
Bouquet garni
Carrots, sliced
Coarse salt
Dark brown sugar
Flour
Guiness beer
Lean stewing beef cubed 1-1/2
Onion chopped
Pepper
Red wine vinegar
Vegetable oil
White onions, peeled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Dry the cubes of beef with paper towels.
Return the beef, along with its juices to the casserole.
Cover.
Bake 1-1/2-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the flour, cook for 2-3 min.- do not let the flour burn.
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.
Bring to a boil.
Add the chopped onions, brown lightly.
Brown in the bacon drippings, remove the beef.
Add the bacon, carrots, white onions, stock, guiness, sugar, vinegar, bouquet, salt & pepper.
Serve warm.