Beef Stew with Ale without caramel chuck back

2 lbs stewing beef , cut in 1 inch cubes 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 slices bacon , diced 12 small onions 1 garlic clove , crushed 1[...]

2 slices bacon (or turkey bacon) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 lbs lean top round steaks , cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 cup long grain[...]

1 lb stewing beef , in 1in pieces 1 1/4 cups red wine 2 garlic cloves , crushed 2 cinnamon sticks 6 bay leaves 2 1/2 ounces bacon , chopped 1 ounce salted[...]