Pork Stew

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons frying oil
• 3.5 ounces smoked bacon
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• 3 medium/large carrots
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup beer
• 2 medium/large onions
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 cups good-quality beef broth or chicken broth
• 10 ounces button mushrooms
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 1/2 lbs pork stew meat, such as pork shoulder
• 6 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste