KitchenMagician's Recipe

BEEF STEW - ONIONS AND BEER

Category: Beef Casseroles

Makes 4 servings.

1 1/2 lb. lean beef, cut in 1-inch chunks
3 T. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. butter
4 med. onions, thickly sliced
1 12-oz. bottle beer
1 tsp. malt vinegar
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
3 to 4 slices French bread, 1/2-inch thick
Prepared mustard

Preheat oven to 250F.
Toss meat in flour and coat well.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; add onions and meat. Fry lightly four to five minutes, or until brown.
Place in two-quart casserole.
Add beer, vinegar, nutmeg, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper; cover.
Bake at 350F for two hours.
Cut bread slices in half and spread with mustard.
Remove lid and press bread, mustard side down, over meat.
Return to oven and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until topping is crisp and brown.