Guinness Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

4 lb

boneless chuck roast (trimmed of fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.)

salt and fresh ground pepper

3 tbsp

vegetable oil

white onions (finely chopped)

1 1/2 tbsp

tomato paste

3 cloves

garlic (minced)

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

leaves bay

3 cups

low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup

Guinness Draught (divided *)

1 1/2 tbsp

dark brown sugar

1 tbsp

fresh thyme leaves

1 1/2 lb

potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)

1 lb

large carrots cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tbsp

minced parsley for garnish