Beef and Guinness Stew

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast, (cut into 1-inch cube)
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• salt and pepper, (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, (coarsely chopped)
• 2 cups beef broth, (divided)
• 5 medium garlic cloves, (coarsely chopped)
• Two 11.2 ounce bottles Guinness beer
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 medium bay leaves
• 3 large (yield 2¼ cups) carrots, (chopped in ½ inch rounds)
• 3 stalks (yield 1½ cups) celery, (chopped in ½ inch pieces)
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, (minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper