1 1/2 pounds beef brisket, cubed 1 cup canola oil 1 cup flour 2 onions, chopped 1 - 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 pound ham, finely chopped 2 quarts water 3 bay leaves 6 whole cloves 1 teaspoon thyme Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup sherry 3 hard boiled eggs, sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced