Beer-Braised Irish Stew and Colcannon

Name: Beer-Braised Irish Stew and Colcannon
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 cup coarsely chopped carrot; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 slices bacon; 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage; 0.25 cup milk, warmed; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley