Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chuck steaks, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • flour, for coating
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 12 cups Guinness stout
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Toss the beef in flour to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan, then cook the beef in batches until lightly browned.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan, then cook the onions until well browned, adding the celery and carrots towards the end of the cooking time.
  • Stir in the sugar, mustard, tomato puree, orange zest, Guinness and seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Return the meat, and any juices in the bowl to the pan; add water, if necessary, so that the meat is covered.
  • Cover the pan and cook gently for 2-2 1/2 hours, until the meat is very tender.