Beef Stew with Ale without allspice veal

2 pounds beef , cut into 1 inch chunks 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup onion , chopped 4 cups beef broth 3 cups potatoes , cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks 1 1/2 cups[...]

2 -3 lbs stewing beef 1 red onion 2 garlic cloves , minced 24 ounces dark beer (Guinness for instance) 1/2 cup beef broth 3 cups mushrooms salt & freshly[...]

1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin , cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon butter 2 large carrots , peeled and sliced 1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed or 1/2 cup[...]