Irish Guinness Beef Stew

Ingredients (16)

• 4 slices thick cut bacon,
• 2.5 to 3 pounds boneless beef chuck,
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 small yellow onions,
• 4 cloves garlic,
• 3 carrots,
• 3 stalks celery,
• 1 pound yukon gold potatoes,
• 1 pound button mushrooms,
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour,
• 12 ounces guinness beer
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• Chopped fresh parsley,