Ingredients
1 pound carrots, cut into 2-1/2 inch pieces2 medium onions, chopped3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons all-purpose flourSalt and pepper to taste1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch strips1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil2/3 cup Guinness, other dark beer or beef broth1 teaspoon honey2/3 cup additional beef brothMashed potatoes or boiled potatoes
Preparation
Place carrots in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a skillet, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer onions to dish.
In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat; reserve flour mixture. In the same skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer to baking dish.
Stir reserved flour mixture into oil; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add basil and beer or broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in honey and additional broth; return to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over beef. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with potatoes.
