Gorey's Guinness Beef Stew

Ingredients

2 pounds beef (I like to use a well-marbled chuck roast), cut into 1-inch cubes

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine (or 1 tbsp. dried)

1/4 cup Canola or vegetable oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup onion, in large dice

1/4 cup flour

12 ounces Guinness (or other dark beer)

1 quart hot beef broth (stock or consomme is also good)

1/2 cup crushed tomatoes

2 teaspoons Kosher salt (+ a sprinkle)

2 teaspoons freshly-ground black pepper (+ a sprinkle)

1/2 cup carrots, peeled & in large dice

1/4 cup celery, diced

1 cup turnips, peeled & in large dice

1 cup parsnips, peeled & in large dice

dash of Worcestershire sauce

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