Irish Beef Stew

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 and 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast*
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (divided (use less, if you are using table salt))
• 2 tablespoons light olive oil (or any vegetable oil)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 8 carrots (medium or large)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 14 ounces Guinness stout beer** (see notes to replace with broth)
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon beef base
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)