Beef Stew with Ale without refried shallots

2 pounds beef round steak cubed 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose 1/2 cup onion cut 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 cup carrots halves[...]

1 x flour, all-purpose * 6 tablespoons butter 3 pounds beef chuck boneless, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2inch cubes 2 each onions chopped 1/4 cup tomato paste 3[...]

2 1/2 pounds beef chuck steak 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions chopped 2 each garlic cloves crushed 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 2 tablespoons[...]