Remove seeds and membrane from the peppers. Cut into a 1" dice.
Clean mushrooms, slice in half or into 1" pieces
De-string celery ribs. Cut into a 1" dice.
Remove rosemary leaves from the stem and chop well.
Put flour in stock pot and place over medium heat to brown. Use a rubber spatula to move the flour while it is browning. Once lightly browned, add about a cup of the broth and stir with a whisk to blend the flour and remove any lumps.
Put all of the vegetables in the stock pot. Add beer, remaining broth, tomato paste, herbs and spices.
Turn on medium high heat and bring ingredients to a boil. Turn down heat to medium to simmer.
Remove bay leaves and thyme stems. Taste and adjust seasonings to your taste.
Spoon into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
This is a Snap Pea Sheep recipeThis is a great stew for a cold day!You can make this without the potatoes, then top it with mashed potatoes to make a delicious Shepherds Pie!Fresh bay leaves impart a richer flavor.