Beef Stew without juice anise

1/4 cup olive oil 2 1/4 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1-inch pieces 8 large garlic cloves , minced 6 cups beef stock 1 (15 ounce) can Guinness stout 1 cup red[...]

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[...]