Ingredients
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter, divided
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound (3 cups) potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large (1 1/2 cups) onion, coarsely chopped
2 medium (1 cup) carrots, peeled, sliced 1 inch
1 medium leek, cut in half lenghwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
1 cup dark stout beer or apple juice
1 cup tomato juice
1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves