INGREDIENTS
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2-3 lbs. beef chuck roast
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Salt and pepper
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3 large onions, coarsely chopped
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6 large carrots, cut in 1-inch chunks (leave peel on)
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4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
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3 large garlic cloves, crushed
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1 small can tomato paste, dissolved in 1 1/2 cups of hot water
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2 Tbsp. instant coffee (use a good quality)
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1-2 tsp. chili red pepper flakes
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1 can 14 oz. Guinness beer, about 2 cups
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Sprigs of basil or thyme