Created by lazyme on April 27, 2019
Step 1: Heat oil in heavy skillet; brown beef, a few pieces at a time.
Step 2: Reduce heat to moderate; stir onions into skillet. Brown to golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Stir in garlic.
Step 4: Arrange half the beef in casserole; season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Spread half the onions over beef; repeat with remaining beef and onions.
Step 6: Heat stock; pour over beef.
Step 7: Add enough beer to cover beef.
Step 8: Stir in sugar, parsley and spices; bring casserole to boil on top of stove.
Step 9: Cover. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Step 10: Drain cooking liquid into saucepan; beat cornstarch mixture into cooking liquid.
Step 11: Simmer for few minutes; pour sauce over beef.