Beef Stew with Ale with carrot

2 pounds beef , cut into 1 inch chunks 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup onion , chopped 4 cups beef broth 3 cups potatoes , cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks 1 1/2 cups[...]

1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin , cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon butter 2 large carrots , peeled and sliced 1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed or 1/2 cup[...]

8 ounces bacon , cut into into small pieces of your desire 5 lbs beef chuck , trimmed of fat and cut into bite size pieces 1/2 cup flour 6 tablespoons olive[...]