INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
butter
2 1/2 lb
stewing beef
salt and pepper
3
medium carrots, peeled and cut in half
3
medium potatoes peeled and cut in half
1
medium onion, quartered
1/4 cup
tomato paste
3 cloves
garlic, grated
1
12-14 ounce bottle Guinness beer (depending on the brand, size varies but use the whole bottle)
2 1/2 cups
+ 1/4 cup chicken stock ( divided)
1
large bay leaf
1 1/2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
3
sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup
flour
3 tbsp
fresh flatleaf parsley + more for garnish (optional)