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2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.9 oz) Guinness stout

2 cups beef broth

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp thyme

3 carrots, sliced

2 potatoes, diced

2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

Season beef with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.

In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened.

Stir in tomato paste, then pour in Guinness and beef broth.

Add beef back to the pot along with thyme, carrots, and potatoes.

Simmer on low for 2–2.5 hours, until beef is tender.

(Optional) If you like it thicker, stir flour into a bit of water and add during the last 30 minutes.

Serve hot with crusty bread for the perfect meal!