Beer And Beef Stew Recipe

• 2 lb beef stew meat, chuck, shoulder, or possibly bottom round
• 2 x bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. dry thyme
• 1 Tbsp. dry rosemary
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 c. diced peeled onion
• 1/4 c. flour
• 12 ounce dark beer
• 1 quart warm beef broth
• 1/2 c. crushed tomatoes
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/2 c. diced peeled carrots
• 1/2 c. diced peeled celery
• 1 c. diced peeled rutabaga (wax turnips
• 1 c. diced peeled parsnips

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