Irish Stew - Oryana

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, lard, or bacon fat
• 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced thick
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup dark stout beer
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper