Ingredients
1-2 tbsp vegetable oil
1kg / 1lb lean shoulder of beef, cut into 2cm /1 inch chunks
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
150ml / ¾ cup beef stock
500ml / 2 cups / 16 fl. oz. Guinness
Salt & pepper
1 bay leaf
15g / 0.5 oz. dark chocolate (optional)
30g / 1 tbsp corn flour / corn starch (optional)
Preparation