Irish Guinness Stew (St. Patty's Day Stew) | Pittsburgh Business Spotlight

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean beef stew meat
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups Irish stout beer (e.g., Guinness)
• 2 cups chopped carrot
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• 3 red potatoes diced
• 1 celery stalk sliced,
• 6 oz tomato paste,
• 2 cloves garlic,
• 2 bay leaves, paprika,
• 1/4 cup brown sugar,
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauces,
• 1 cup organic beef stock,
• 4 slices bacon and a crock pot