it's almost st. patrick's day! tis the season for my slow cooker irish beef stew ☘ ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 pounds beef chuck roast (cut in 2-inch cubes) 1 tablespoon salt (divided) 2 teaspoons pepper (divided) 3 medium carrots (peeled and cut in 2-inch pieces) 1 large onion (cut in large chunks) 12 small potatoes 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (minced) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 2 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 6 ounces Irish stout (such as Guin