Created by SarahK on February 17, 2012
Step 1: In crock-pot, combine potatoes, carrots, parsnips, celery, onion, bay leaves and pepper.
Step 2: Top with beef and bacon.
Step 3: Whisk together, stout, broth, 1/2 cup water and Worcestershire sauce; pour over beef.
Step 4: Cover and cook on low until beef and vegetables are tender, 7 to 8 hours.
Step 5: Discard bay leaves.
Step 6: Whisk the flour with 1 cup of the liquid, until smooth; stir into slow cooker.
Step 7: Stir in peas; cook covered, on high until thickened, about 30 minutes.