Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 lbs boneless beef cubes
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 6 large onions, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup celery leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups beer
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

Method

  • Mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Roll beef cubes in this until well coated.
  • Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onions; saute until soft and tender. Remove.
  • In same pan over high heat, sear beef cubes, a few at a time.
  • Return onions and meat to pan. Set on low heat.
  • Add garlic, bay leaf, thyme and celery. Sprinkle on parsley; add sugar and beer.
  • Bring to simmer while stirring. Cover and poach on low heat, 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes. .