Irish Beef Stew - Mississippi Market Co-op

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. beef stew meat
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 cup Guinness stout
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 large bay leaf
• 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, lightly packed