Deep, Rich And Beefy Beer Beef Stew

• 1 lb stew meat, cubed
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 stalks celery, sliced into bite sized pieces
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (25 g) beef gravy mix (I use 1 package of Clubhouse Brown Gravy mix)
• 1 cup water
• 12 ounces Guinness stout (or another dark brew)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 0.5 (13 g) envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
• 1 pinch oregano
• 1 pinch basil
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, if desired
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 lbs potatoes (I use Parisienne potatoes, small pre-peeled)
• 170 g baby carrots (1/2 small bag)

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat.
2. mix flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bag. Shake beef to cover. Set aside leftover flour mix.
3. Saute beef until very brown on all sides.
4. Add garlic, onion, celery and mushrooms. Saute about 5 minutes.
5. Add beef gravy mix, Guinness, water, tomato paste, and seasonings.
6. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, then cover and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Shake the leftover flour with 1 cup of water in a jar, add to simmering stew.
8. Add the poratoes, carrots and peas (if desired) and simmer 1 hour longer or until potatoes and carrots are tender.
9. ENJOY!
10. Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Salt and pepper to taste. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.).

stew meat, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, vegetable oil, stalks celery, onion, garlic, mushrooms, beef gravy mix, water, stout, tomato paste, bay leaves, onion soup mix, thyme, worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic, creole seasoning, oregano, basil, frozen peas, water, potatoes, baby carrots

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/deep-rich-and-beefy-beer-beef-stew-350585 (may not work)