Beef and Irish Stout Stew

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

3 tbsp

vegetable oil, divided

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 pinch

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch

cayenne pepper

large onions, chopped

1 clove

garlic, crushed

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1 1/2 cups

Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)

2 cups

chopped carrot

sprig fresh thyme

1 tbsp

chopped fresh parsley for garnish