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Guinness Beef Stew (with pictures)

Guinness Beef Stew From Cook's Country March 2007 3.5 lbs boneless beef chuck stew meat 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups Guinness Draught (not the extra stout) 1 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tsp dried thyme 1 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 bay leaves 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 1" chunks 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cut into 1" chunks 1 1/2 lb baby red potatoes, scrubbed clean cut into 1" chunks 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp minced parsley (fresh) Pat beef dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tsp oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook half of beef until browned on all-sides, about 8 minutes.