Beef Stew with Ale without sprinkles

3 tablespoons blended oil (90 percent canola, 10 percent extra-virgin olive) 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks Kosher salt and cracked black[...]

1 medium onion , quartered 2 medium carrots , cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery , cut into large chunks 2 garlic cloves , crushed 3 lbs boneless beef stew[...]