Irish Beef Stew with Guinness Stout Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pint Guinness stout
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch chunks
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)