Beef and Guinness Stew

Amount	Measure	Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3	pounds	chuck roast -- fat removed and cut into 2 inch cubes
3	tablespoons	vegetable oil
2	tablespoons	all-purpose flour
1	teaspoon	seasoned salt
1/4	teaspoon	seasoned pepper
2	medium	onions -- sliced
2	ribs	celery -- sliced
2	medium	carrots -- sliced
2	medium	Yukon Gold potatoes -- diced
1	tablespoon	no salt added tomato paste
1	teaspoon	dried thyme
2	cups	low sodium beef broth
1 1/2	cups	Guinness Beer

Heat oven to 300°F.

Mix flour, salt, and pepper together. Coat the meat in the flour mixture.

Add oil to Dutch oven and heat over medium-high until oil is shimmering. Add beef and brown on all sides.

Reduce heat and add onions, garlic, and tomato paste. Cook for one minute.

Add Guinness and scrape up browned bits.

Add broth, carrots, celery, potatoes, and thyme. Mix well.

Cover and bake for 2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. Check for seasonings.

Makes 6 Servings.

Per Serving: 638 Calories; 42g Fat (63.0% calories from fat); 41g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 131mg Cholesterol; 387mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 5 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.