- 1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large carrots, peeled, sliced
- 1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
- 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup canned beef broth
- 1/3 cup stout or dark ale
- Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add beef and sauté until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add carrots and onions to skillet; toss to coat with pan juices. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Add broth and stout. Add beef and any juices collected in bowl. Cover skillet; simmer until beef and carrots are tender; stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.