Irish Beef Stew Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 8 bacon strips, diced
• 1/3 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 3 medium leeks (white portion only), chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup dark stout beer or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup frozen peas