Beef {Beer} Bourguignon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 - 3 pounds chuck roast
• 3 teaspoons flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 6 - 8 pieces bacon
• 5 or 6 fresh thyme sprigs
• chopped parsley for garnish
• 2 cups malty beer
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 3 -4 baking potatoes
• salt and pepper
• 2 onions pealed and quartered