Beer Beef and Tomato Stew

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 lb (500g) stewing beef or boneless beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
• Sea salt
• black pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 12 oz or 375ml beer of your choice
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 3 to 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
• 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups chopped Bell peppers (any colour)
• 4 cups spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley