Traditional Irish Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds OF stew beef, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 large garlic cloves, minced 8 cups beef stock or canned beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 3 pounds russet potatoes,…