Beef Stew with beer

8 ounces portabella mushrooms , sliced 4 carrots , sliced 1 large onion , chopped 4 celery ribs , chopped 2 lbs beef stew meat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil[...]

2 lbs chuck steaks, trimmed and cut in cubes 6 carrots , cut in thick slices 2 large onions , chopped coarsely 1 large potato , cut into large dice 1 bay leaf[...]