• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne, to taste
• 1 3/4 pounds (800 grams) chuck roast or blade steak
• 2 onions, peeled and sliced about 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced or grated
• Three 14- to 15-ounce cans chopped tomatoes
• 8 1/2 ounces (250 milliliters) water
• 2 cups (500 milliliters) beer, preferably an ale or stout
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 small sweet potatoes, peeled
• One 14- to 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
• Sour cream
• Chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Soft tortillas, tortilla chips, rice, or quinoa