INGREDIENTS
1 1/2
lbs beef stew meat
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
salt
1
medium yellow onion
2 cloves
garlic
3
white mushrooms (washed and sliced)
1 lb
russet potatoes (peeled and cut into large chunks)
3
carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
2
celery stalks (diced)
1 cup
Guinness stout beer or other dark stout beer
3 cups
beef stock
1 tbsp
brown sugar
3 tbsp
tomato paste
1
bay leaf
1 tsp
fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme