Irish Beef Stew

 Tablespoons Olive Oil

lb Beef Chuck or Stew Meat, cubed

 Teaspoons Salt

Black pepper

 Cloves Garlic, minced

 Red onions, one minced and one chopped in bigger chunks

Slices Bacon, diced

Coke (Coca Cola pop)

 Tablespoons Tomato Paste

Better than Beef Bouillon plus 2 cups of water or 2 Cups Beef Broth

Better than Chicken Bouillon plus 1 cup of water or 1 Cup Chicken Broth *see note

 Large Carrots , peeled and cut into chunks on a diagonal

 Large Celery Stalks, chopped

 Bay Leaves

 Sprig Fresh Thyme, or 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Thyme

Flour

Cold Water