Onions peel, finely dice. Wash the meat, dab dry and cut into cubes. Cut cucumbers into strips, put something aside for garnishing. Finely dice remaining cucumbers. Melt the lard.
Brown the onions and diced meat in it. Season with salt and pepper. Add cucumbers, beef stock, cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns. Cook over medium heat for about 1 1/2 hours. Add diced gherkins.
Bind the liquid with breadcrumbs. Season with salt, pepper, sugar and lemon juice. Serve with the remaining gherkin, beetroot and parsley. Boiled potatoes taste good with it.