Beery Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 lb. stew meat, in 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 2 lb. onions, peeled and sliced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 can beer (giant size)
• boiling water
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp. steak sauce
• 1/2 tsp. bay leaf, crumbled
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 lb. potatoes, pared and quartered
• 4 medium carrots, in chunks
• parsley