son-of-a-son-of-a-b#@$* stew

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef top round steak, boneless
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup dry red wine
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 quart beef broth
• 12 ounces beer
• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 lb)
• 4 large carrots, slices (about 1 lb)
• 2 cups cabbage, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 - bay leaves
• - salt, to taste