Name: Beef And Guinness Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 205 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg | 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast (, trimmed and cut into thick 1 1/2-inch pieces); salt and pepper to season; 4 tablespoons olive oil ((plus more if needed)); 2 medium-sized brown onions (, chopped); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3 large carrots (, peeled and chopped into thick slices); 2 celery stalks (, chopped into thick pieces); 4 large potatoes (, quartered); 1/4 cup plain flour; 1 1/2 cups | 375ml Guinness Beer; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar ((optional)); 4 cups (or 1 litre or 1 quart) beef broth (beef stock); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; Extra salt and pepper to season (, to your tastes); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (, chopped)