Beef in Guinnes

Ingredients:

1 1/2lb shin of beef

1 large onions

3 medium carrots

1 tbsp seasoned flour

a little fat or beef dripping

1/4 cup dry cider

1/2 cup Guinness with water

sprig of parsley

Method:
Cut the beef into chunks and peel and slice the onions and carrots.

Toss the beef in the flour and brown quickly in hot fat. Remove the beef and fry the onions gently until transparent. Return the beef and add the carrots and the liquid. Bring just to the boil, reduce the heat to a very gentle simmer, cover closely and cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Check that the dish does not dry out, adding more liquid if necessary.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with plainly boiled potatoes.

It's a lovely day for a Guinness, don't you think?