Peppered Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (4-lb.) sirloin tip beef roast
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 (16-oz.) package baby carrots
• 2 (12-oz.) bottles lager beer*
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 1/2 to 3 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• Toasted Bread Bowls, optional