Beef Stew with Ale without cornstarch

2 slices bacon (or turkey bacon) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 lbs lean top round steaks , cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 cup long grain[...]

500 g cubed braising steak 2 medium onions , chopped 200 g carrots , peeled and chopped 200 g turnips , peeled and chopped 120 g button mushrooms , cleaned[...]

2 cups flour, all-purpose 1 tablespoon thyme leaves dried * 1 teaspoon salt plus extra to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, plus extra to taste[...]

2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 cups[...]