Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon The Spice Way Black Pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons The Spice Way Tomato Powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can Guinness stout or other stout beer, about 14.9 ounces
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 The Spice Way Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon The Spice Way Dried Thyme
• 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
• Chopped parsley, optional

Instructions:

1. Season the beef with salt and black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches. Transfer to a plate.

2. Add remaining olive oil, then onions and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomato powder and flour and cook 1 minute.

3. Pour in Guinness, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add beef broth, carrots, celery, bay leaves, thyme, and browned beef. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

4. Add potatoes and simmer uncovered about 30 minutes until tender and thickened. Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and finish with parsley.