1. In a saute pan or Dutch oven large enough to hold all the ingredients, heat the oil and cook the beef until the cubes are brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onions and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add the maple syrup and cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the potatoes, turnips and scallions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
3. Add the beef stock, salt and pepper and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.