steak and guinness pie

Directions

1. 1

   Steak and Guinness Pie Serves 4

2. 2

   1 pound round steak, cubed 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon raisins (optional) 5

3. 3

   Brown the steak cubes in the lard with the bacon over medium heat in a heavy skillet for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown

4. 4

   Please the meat in a casserole dish to cool

5. 5

   In the remaining bacon and lard drippings sauté the onions until golden and add to the meat when browned

6. 6

   In a mixing bowl combine raisins and brown sugar with the Guinness

7. 7

   Let stand for 5 minutes for raisins to plump

8. 8

   Add the mixture to the casserole dish, cover tightly and simmer over low heat on in a very moderate oven at 325 degrees F for 2 1/2 hours