Beef Braised in Guinness

• 4-1/2 lb (2kg) rib beef trimmed and cubed
• 4-5 tbsp flour
• cooking oil
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 1 lb (450g) onion, thinly sliced
• 1 pt (560ml) light beef stock
• 1/2 pt (280ml) Guinness
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp mustard, prepared
• 1/4 tbsp cloves, ground
• salt
• pepper
• bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, bay leaf)

1. Preheat oven to 325-degrees F.
   
2. Cover beef cubes in flour.
3. Heat oil and brown beef in several batches, followed by garlic and onions, removing all to an ovenproof dish.
4. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil on stove top, then cover and place in oven.
5. Cook until meat is tender, about 60-90 minutes.

Serve with boiled potatoes and buttered carrots.
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