Beef Stew with Ale without allspice

2 1/2 lbs beef tips 1/4 cup all-purpose flour salt & pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 vidalia onion, very large (cut lengthwise and sliced very thinly) 1/2 cup[...]

2 -3 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 cups water[...]