Beef Stew with Ale without prunes

1 lb stew meat 1 (32 ounce) bottle v-8 spicy vegetable juice 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (16 ounce) can green beans , drained 2 -3 red potatoes, cut up[...]

2 pounds beef round steak cubed 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons flour, all-purpose 1/2 cup onion cut 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 cup carrots halves[...]

1 lb sirloin tip steak , trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 green pepper , chopped 1 cup canned whole tomatoes , chopped 1 onion ,[...]