Beer and Bison Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2lbs bison stewing meat (or substitute beef)
• 3 large white onions, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 bottle of dark ale - Guiness, Mill Street Stout, or Big Rock Traditional are good options
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp tomato paste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Brown meat and set aside. 
2. Brown onion and garlic until onions are brown. 
3. Return meat to the pot. 
4. Add in remaining ingredients and simmer for a couple hours. You may want to add more beer if it cooks down. 
5. Serve over mashed potatoes.