INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp
olive oil
2
medium onions, rough chopped
2
celery sticks, rough chopped
2
medium carrots, rough chopped
2
bay leaves
1/2 tsp
dried sage (or thyme)
1 lb
stew beef, cubed into 1-inch pieces (chuck or bottom round works great)
2 tbsp
all-purpose flour
16 oz
ale, Guinness or stout
14 1/2 oz
canned diced tomatoes
2 tsp
brown sugar
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
ground black pepper