Irish Beef Stew With Guinness Stout Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 3 x bay leaves
• 2 lb beef stew meat with some fat, cut in 2 in cubes
• 1 lrg yellow onion, peel, slice 1/4 in
• 2 clv garlic, peel, chop
• 1 tsp dry thyme, whole
• 1 tsp dry rosemary
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c. beef stock
• 1/2 c. Guinness stout
• 1 Tbsp. minced parsley
• 1/2 lb carrots, sliced salt and fresh black pepper, to taste

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