2 Tbsp butter
2 pounds well marbled chuck beef roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
Salt
2 cups chopped onion
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 pint (16 ounces) Guinness stout (we used Extra Stout)
3 cups beef broth
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2-3 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
1 pound young turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)