INGREDIENTS
2 lb
beef stew meat
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper
2 tbsp
butter or neutral flavored oil
1
large (8 ounce) onion, chopped
2
celery stalks, chopped
2 tbsp
tomato paste
1 cup
Guinness extra stout, or other stout
1 1/2 cups
beef broth
1 tsp
dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2
large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3
to 4 parsnips (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 lb
potatoes, rutabaga, or celery root, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tsp
cornstarch
2 tsp
water
1/4 cup
chopped fresh parsley