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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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While preheating, place the oil and bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat and fry bacon until crisp.
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Set aside.
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(I wipe off excess grease from bacon).
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Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown beef a little at a time, do not overcrowd the pieces.
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Set aside with bacon.
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Repeat until all beef is browned.
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Add onions and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
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Return beef and bacon to the pot and add the tomatoes, beer, brown sugar, thyme, and rosemary.
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Bring to a simmer.
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Cover and transfer to oven.
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Check after 10 minutes to see if stew is still simmering, if not, increase oven temperature by 25 degrees.
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Cook for about 2 hours.
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Then add potatoes and cook for about 1 hour more.
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Meat should be falling apart and potatoes should be soft.
