Cook Cook's Fiend Stew

Heat 1/2 of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to low, and let onions continue cooking while continuing to next steps.

Rub beef with barbeque seasoning.

Add 2 garlic cloves to the onions. Increase heat and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large pot.

Heat remaining oil in the same skillet. Sear beef chunks, in batches if necessary, until browned, about 7 minutes. Add to the pot with the onions. Pour in enough beer to cover the beef. Place lid on top and bring stew to a boil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and liquid smoke; pour in remaining beer to cover potatoes. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Pour beans, liquids included, into the stew. Smash jalapeno peppers with the flat side of a knife. Add to the stew, along with remaining garlic. Simmer until stew is thick and beef is tender enough to break apart with a spoon, 30 to 60 minutes. Add more beer if the liquid level falls below the main ingredients. Remove lid and simmer if the stew is too watery.