Place the meat, garlic, cloves, juniper berries, vinegar, soft sugar and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl and mix well. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours.
Heat half the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining butter to the pan* and fry the onions until glazed. Return the browned meat to the pan. Add the bay leaves and beef stock.
Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, until the meat is nicely tender.
Crumble the gingerbread and add to the pan. Simmer for another 15 minutes or so, until the sauce thickens a little. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Fry the chips according to the instructions. Serve the sour meat with the fries and a fresh salad. Enjoy your meal!
Good to know:
*You can also use a slow cooker for this recipe - just set it on the lowest heat setting for this type of dish.