Savory Beef Stew Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a dutch oven over medium heat, melt margarine.
3. Cook beef in two batches until browned, stirring often.
4. Remove beef from dutch oven and set aside.
5. Stir in flour.
6. Add broth, beer, water, onion, garlic, brown sugar, thyme and pepper.
7. Heat to boil.
8. Return beef to dish and add potatoes, carrots, celery and mushrooms, stir well to coat.
9. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until done.