British Beef in Guinness

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Serves 4 to 6.

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp (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 tbsp (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

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a large heavy pot (Dutch oven) over high heat.
 * 2) Coat the beef lightly with flour and fry in batches until well browned on all sides.
 * 3) Transfer the beef to a plate and fry the onions in the same pot until browned, about 15 minutes.
 * 4) Add the celery and carrots during the last 5 minutes.
 * 5) Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the pot.
 * 6) Add the remaining ingredients, adding enough water to cover the meat if necessary, and bring to a boil.
 * 7) Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the beef is very tender, 2 to 2½ hours.