Guinness Beef Stew

Name: Guinness Beef Stew
Cuisine: Europe, Irish
Ingredients: 1 , boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; , Salt and ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 2 , medium onions, minced; 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; 2 , medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons); 3 tablespoons, unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 (12-ounce) bottle (about 1 1/2 cups), Guinness Draught (see note); 1 tablespoon, minced fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried; 2 , bay leaves; 1 tablespoon, dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 pounds, Red Bliss potatoes (about 5 medium), scrubbed and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 1 pound, carrots, parsnips, or a combination, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh parsley leaves

Main Courses
Europe
Irish
Meat
Beef
Stews

Beef stew has a comfort quotient that few dishes can match. Can it be improved upon? With the addition of Guinness, the Irish would say yes.

SERVES 6 to 8

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