Beef Stew with Ale with seasoning

2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted 2 pounds stewing beef or lamb or pork, cut into 1-in cubes 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 x black pepper[...]

1 x flour, all-purpose * 6 tablespoons butter 3 pounds beef chuck boneless, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2inch cubes 2 each onions chopped 1/4 cup tomato paste 3[...]

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[...]