Traditional Irish Beef Stew - International Collection

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds well-marbled chuck beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons International Collection Garlic Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons International Collection Grapeseed Oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup Guinness extra stout
• 1 cup hearty red wine
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
• 3 to 4 carrots or parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley