Beef Stew with Ale with cookies

1 1/2-2 lbs stewing beef , cubed 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 onion , chopped 1 cup barley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon dried[...]

2 1/2 lbs beef tips 1/4 cup all-purpose flour salt & pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 vidalia onion, very large (cut lengthwise and sliced very thinly) 1/2 cup[...]

1 medium onion , quartered 2 medium carrots , cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery , cut into large chunks 2 garlic cloves , crushed 3 lbs boneless beef stew[...]

cooking spray 1 1/2 lbs eye of round roast , trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulbs (about 2 small bulbs) 1 1/2 cups chopped red[...]

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[...]