Irish Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean beef stew or chuck, in 2-inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• flour, for dredging
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
• 2 large yellow onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 6 to 8 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 to 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 2 to 3 turnips, peeled and cut into cubes (optional)
• 1 cup Guinness stout
• 1 cup beef broth