BEEF STEW COOKED IN A STEAMER

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat heat oil.
• Put 1/4 cup flour, salt and pepper in a baggie or pie dish and dredge beef in flour mixture.
• Brown beef cubes in skillet.
• Remove beef from skillet and place in a heat-proof bowl that will fit in steamer.
• Add onions and garlic to skillet, cooking until browned (5 minutes).
• Pour in beer and vinegar, bring to a boil and pour over meat.
• Stir in sage, salt and pepper.
• Cover bowl with foil or a lid and place on steamer rack.
• When steamer water comes to a boil, place rack in steamer and steam for 1 hour (check water level in steamer you may need to add more water).
• If you want you can steam potatoes and cabbage with the meat about 35 minutes before meat is done add potatoes.
• Pour off liquid through a strainer into a saucepan.
• Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, gradually adding 1 tablespoon flour mixed with 1 tablespoon butter, stirring until sauce thickens.
• Place cabbage wedges (if using) in steamer and steam for 6-8 minutes.
• Pour sauce over meat and potatoes.