Irish Beer and Beef Stew – – Group #1: bacon (cut into small dice), beef chuck (cut into 2" dice), Kosher salt, black pepper, onion (small), garlic (finely minced), dark Irish beer (Guinness is preferred), tomato paste, fresh thyme (stems tied together in bouquet), carrots (cut into 1" pieces), celery (cut into 1′ pieces), white…