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Ingredientes
- 1 3-4 lb. spoon roast
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 3-4 cups vegetables (we used celery and carrots), chopped
- 1 cup Hooker Chocolate Truffle Stout
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