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Irish Beef Stew with Guiness Stout

From the Kitchen of: Greg

2	Tbsp.	Olive Oil
3		Bay Leaves
2	lbs.	Beef Stew Meat
1	lge.	Yellow Onion, peeled and sliced into 1/4" slices
2	cloves	garlic, peeled and chopped
1	tsp.	Dried Thyme
1	tsp.	Dried Rosemary
2-3	Tbsp.	All Purpose Flour
3/4	c.	Beef Stock
1/2	c.	Guiness Stout
1/2	lb.	Carrots, sliced
		Salt and Pepper to taste

• Heat a large stove top casserole and add oil and bay leaves.
• Cook the bay leaves for a moment and add the meat.
• Brown the meat on high heat.
• Add the onion and cook until clear. Reduce the heat to low.
• Add garlic, thyme, rosemary and flour. Stir until smooth.
• Add beef stock and stout. Stir and simmer until stew thickens a bit.
• Add remaining ingredients and cover. Place pot in a 275 degree oven for about 2 hours, stirring a few times.
• Check for salt and pepper before serving.