====== Casserole Beef in Beer ======

===== Serving =====
Makes enough for 4 good portions

===== Ingredients =====

  * 500g diced casserole beef
  * 12 shallots
  * 1 tbsp plain flour
  * 330ml beer (I prefer a dark ale, or Guinness)
  * 2 onions
  * 1 clove garlic
  * 4 slices of streaky bacon, or 80g smoked pancetta
  * salt and pepper to season

===== Method =====

  - This recipe is designed for a slow cooker, but there's no real reason why it wouldn't work in a good pan on a stove top
  - Slice onions into half moons
  - Dice the garlic
  - Fry the shallots in a little oil in a big frying pan until they take on a little colour
  - Put shallots into slow cooker
  - In the same pan, get it hot, then add the beef and sear
  - Add the flour and mix through
  - Pour in the beer and bring to the boil
  - Pour the whole lot into the slow cooker
  - Give the frying pan a wipe if required, add a little more oil
  - Fry the bacon / pancetta until golden
  - Add the onion and garlic
  - Fry for a minute or so then add to the slow cooker
  - Season the mix in the slow cooker (be generous)
  - Cover and leave for 5 hours
  - Serve with crusty bread