INGREDIENTS
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3 pound boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of heavy fat
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Salt and pepper
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Oil for browning
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2 large carrots, peeled and chopped into one or two inch pieces
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2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into one or two inch pieces
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1 medium potato, peeled and chopped to a small dice
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1 large parsnip, peeled and sliced into one inch disks
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1/2 teaspoon dried garlic (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Half cup of dark beer (I used a very dark cherry stout)
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1 or 2 cups beef broth
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1 packet of Lipton's French Onion Soup Mix
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Salt and pepper to taste