Beef Stew with Ale with spice

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 bunch scallion , sliced thin (about 1 cup) 3 large celery ribs , chopped fine 1[...]

2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup flour 8 ounces tomato sauce 2 cups beef stock 2 bay[...]

1 lb beef chuck , boneless cut into 1 inch pieces 2 -3 garlic cloves , minced (I didn't have any so I used 1 tsp of granulated garlic instead) 1 -2 teaspoon[...]