Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3/8 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 onions, diced
• 1 2/3 cups water
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle brown beer
• 1 slice bread
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 2 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar