Beef Stew with Ale without eggs

3 tablespoons blended oil (90 percent canola, 10 percent extra-virgin olive) 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks Kosher salt and cracked black[...]

4 lbs boneless beef chuck , well trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup all-purpose flour salt & freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 medium[...]