British Beef in Guinness

BRITISH BEEF IN GUINNESS

3 Tbs (45 ml) vegetable oil 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat cut into 1-inch (3 cm) pieces All-purpose flour for dredging 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced 1 carrot, thinly sliced 2 cups (500 ml) Guinness stout or other dark beer 1 Tbs (15 ml) tomato paste 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) English mustard powder A 1x3-inch (3x8 cm) piece of orange peel Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a large heavy pot (Dutch oven) over high heat. Coat the beef lightly with flour and fry in batches until well browned on all sides. Transfer the beef to a plate and fry the onions in the same pot until browned, about 15 minutes. Add the celery and carrots during the last 5 minutes. Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the pot. Add the remaining ingredients, adding enough water to cover the meat if necessary, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the beef is very tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. SERVES 4 to 6.

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