Irish Beef Stew

Name: Irish Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds well-marbled chuck beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 3 teaspoons salt , or to taste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves , minced; 4 cups beef stock; 2 cups water; 1 cup Guinness extra stout; 1 cup hearty red wine; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 pounds russet potatoes , peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups ); 1 large onion , chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups); 3 to 4 carrots or parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley