4 slices bacon
2 onions, sliced
1 c. chopped celery
2 c. sliced carrots
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
3 lb. round steak
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 c. beer
1 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. water

Place the bacon slices in bottom of dutch oven. Spread the vegetables and mushrooms on top of the bacon. Add the meat seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon rind. Cover and cook over low heat for 1/2 hour. Turning meat often. Add the beer, recover, and cook for 2 1/2 hours. Skim the fat from the gravy. Mix the flour and water. Stir into gravy and cook until thickened. Serves 4 to 6.