2 tblsp. olive oil
3 bay leaves
2# stew meat
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried rosemary
2-3 tblsp. flour
3/4 cup beef stock
1/2 cup guinness stout
1 tblsp. parsley 1/2# carrots
Cook oil and bay leaves for a moment then, add meat and brown. Then add onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary and flour. Stir. Add beef stock and stout. Add remaining ingredients. Bake @ 275 degrees for 2 hours.