Guisado A La Cerveza (Beef Tenderloin And Beer Stew) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
2 lbs beef tenderloin, cut in small cubes
4 green onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 canned chipotle chile, chopped
2 1/2 cups dark beer
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons maggi seasoning, sauce or 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Preparation

Heat a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp.Remove from heat.If it looks like there is more that 2 tbs grease, drain a little. Reserve the bacon.
Add the beef and brown on both sides; add the onions and garlic. Cook until onion is wilted. Add chile and mix.
Meanwhile in a bowl, whisk together the rest of the ingredients except the vinegar. Add to the beef. and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook, stirring once in a while, until the meat is tender and sauce has thickened.
Add the vinegar and mix well. Sprinkle with the bacon bits and serve very hot.