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Irish Beef Stew With Guiness Stout Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 3 bay leaves 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch cubes (with some fat) 1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 tsp dried thyme, whole 1 tsp dried rosemary 2-3 tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 cup beef stock 1/2 cup Guinness stout 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 lb carrots, sliced salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: Heat a 6-quart stove-top casserole and add the oil and the bay leaves. Cook the bay leaves for a moment and then add the meat. Brown the meat on both sides on high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for a few minutes until it is clear.  Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and flour, and stir well until smooth. Add the beef stock and stout; simmer, stirring, until the stew thickens a bit. Add the remaining ingredients and cover. Place the pot in a 275 F oven (yes, 275 F!) for about 2 hours, stirring a couple of times. Check for salt and pepper before serving. Serves 4-6

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