3 pounds boneless stewing beef
2 tablespoons butter
4 sliced onions
3 tablespoons flour
24 ounces dark beer
15 ounces beef broth
2 cloves minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt pepper
1 tablespoon vinegar
4 sprigs parsley
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons minced parsley
Directions:
Cut beef into 2-inch cubes. Brown beef in butter in large Dutch oven a few pieces at a time; cook until browned on all sides. Add oil if necessary. Transfer to a platter. Stir in
onion; cook until soft and golden. Remove to platter. Stir flour into remaining fat in pan; add 1 tablespoon butter, if necessary. Cook over low heat until lightly browned. Add beer and broth; wisk until
smooth. Heat to to boiling; boil l minute. Stir in in garlic, sugar, thyme, salt, pepper and vinegar. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes; taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in beef, onions, parsley and
bay leaf. Cover and simmer until beef is tender.