Slow Cooker Stout Stew

• 3/4 cup flour
• 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 large yellow onions, quartered
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, or more to taste
• 2 cups Irish stout beer (such as Guinness(R))
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1. Place the flour in a resealable plastic bag. Add the beef, a few pieces at at a time, and shake the bag to coat.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the beef, cooking until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the browned beef to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
3. Place the beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and thyme into a slow cooker, and pour the stout beer on top. Cover and cook on Low until the meat is very tender, about 8 hours. Season with salt, then remove thyme. Garnish with parsley before serving.

flour, beef stew meat, vegetable oil, potatoes, carrots, yellow onions, thyme, irish stout, salt, parsley

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/218105/slow-cooker-stout-stew/ (may not work)