Beer Pot Roast

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3-4 lbs. roast of your choice
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 1 lb. baby red potatoes, halved
• 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 stock celery
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 springs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons parsley, dried or fresh
• 1-quart low sodium beef stock
• 1-pint stout beer