Beef Stew with Ale without greens

3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 slices thick-cut bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces kosher salt & freshly ground black[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil , divided 1 lb cremini mushroom , cut in 1-inch pieces cooking spray 2 cups onions , chopped 5 garlic cloves , minced (more or less to[...]

1 cup flour salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups diced onions 2 -3[...]

1 lb stewing beef , in 1in pieces 1 1/4 cups red wine 2 garlic cloves , crushed 2 cinnamon sticks 6 bay leaves 2 1/2 ounces bacon , chopped 1 ounce salted[...]