Autumn Cranberry Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes

Cooking spray

1 cup

chopped onion

1 cup

fat-free, less-sodium beef broth

bay leaves

Guinness Stout

1 10 ounce package

frozen pearl onions, thawed

1 8 ounce package

button mushrooms, quartered

1/4 cup

water

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

3/4 cup

whole-berry cranberry sauce

8 cups

cooked egg noodles (about 1 pound)

Chopped fresh thyme (optional)