Big-Batch Beef Stew

• 6 pounds lean beef for stewing, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 large onions, chopped
• 3 pounds carrots, scraped and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried whole thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12-ounce) can beer

1. Brown meat in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion; saute until tender. Stir in carrots, garlic, water, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour.
2. Add potatoes, tomato sauce, and beer; stir well. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves.

lean beef, onions, carrots, garlic, water, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaves, potatoes, tomato sauce, beer

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/big-batch-beef-stew (may not work)