Name: Slow Cooker Beef and Ale Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chuck roast (cut into 1-inch cubes); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions (cut into large chunks); 3 large celery stalks (chopped); 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 12 ounces beer; 3 1/2 cups low sodium beef stock; 1/2 cup all purpose flour (divided); salt and pepper