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 ==
# 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 2½ hours.
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