5-6 lbs. boneless chuck roast
2 tbsp. fat
2 c. water
1 1/2 c. beer
1 c. canned tomatoes (or sauce)
1 tbsp. vinegar
2/3 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 bay leaf

Heat fat in heavy Dutch oven or cook and fryer - brown meat. Mix all ingredients and pour over meat, cover and simmer 3-4 hours (maybe more).