Beef Stew with Ale with peppercorns

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[...]

Marinated beef 1 clove garlic 10 each peppercorns crushed * 8 each allspice whole * 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup red wine dry * 3 pounds beef roast, rump cut into[...]

2 1/2 pounds beef chuck steak 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions chopped 2 each garlic cloves crushed 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 2 tablespoons[...]

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/4 lbs chuck steaks, trimmed, cut into 3cm chunks 1 onion , chopped 2 sticks celery , chopped 1 garlic clove , crushed 4 slices[...]