Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces
• 4 cups beef broth*
• 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 3 pounds chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 12 ounce bottle Guinness Extra Stout
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 12 ounces pearl onions, peeled
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 5 medium Yukon potatoes, cut into 2 inch chunks