Irish Beef and Guinness Stew

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

all purpose flour

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

freshly ground pepper

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper

3 lb

boneless top sirloin steak, cut into 2 -inch cubes

2 tbsp

oil

large onion, coarsely chopped

2 cloves

garlic, chopped

1 can

tomato paste, dissolved in 4 tablespoons water

2 1/2 cups

Guinness stout

3 cups

carrots, thinly sliced

1 1/2 tsp

dried thyme

Fresh parsley sprigs