Beer Braised Beef in Crock Pot

Course :	Crockpot
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

3	pounds	Lean beef stew meat cut into piece (1 1/2 Inch)
1	teaspoon	Salt
1/2	teaspoon	Pepper
2	medium	Onions thinly sliced
8	Ounces	mushrooms -
12	Ounces	beer -- (I prefer a dark beer or a Mexican Beer)
1	tablespoons	Vinegar
2	pieces	Beef bouillon cubes
2	teaspoon	Sugar
2	Cloves	garlic -- minced
1	teaspoon	Thyme
2	pieces	bay leaves

Preparation:

Preparation: Put the beef in the crock pot. Combine all the other ingredients and pour over the beef. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Before serving thicken juices if desired. Joyce says she uses some flour or corn starch to do this.