Homemade Hearty Beef Stew with Potatoes & Carrots

Ingredients

• 1 cup largely diced carrots
• 1 cup largely diced celery
• 2 cups largely diced onion
• 1 cup largely diced parsnips
• 1 cup largely diced bell pepper
• 1 cup sliced scallions
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 cups largely diced potatoes
• 2 1/4 lbs largely diced stew beef
• 52 oz unsalted beef stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon, plus more for dusting Paula Deen House Seasoning
• 1/2 cup or olive oil rendered bacon fat
• 2 cups sherry