A hearty winter casserole!

If you don't fancy the taste of stout beer then substitute the Guinness with regular beer or beef stock.

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 160o C.
2. Remove all visible fat from the meat and cut into 2cm cubes.
3. Heat the oil in a large frypan and brown the meat over a moderately high heat. Transfer to a casserole dish.
4. Add the onions to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a further minute. Sprinkle the flour over and stir well to coat the onions.
5. Mix together Guinness or beer, water and beef stock powder. Gradually pour into pan. Bring to the boil, stirring, to make a smooth sauce.
6. Pour mixture over the meat in the casserole dish. Mix in bacon, thyme, prunes and orange beef.
7. Cook in oven for 11⁄2 - 2 hours or until the meat is fork tender.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with mashed or jacket potatoes and steamed green vegetables.