Beef Stew with Ale without dough

3/4 lb well-trimed beef , cut into 1 inch cubs 1/2 cup dry red wine 4 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon black[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb stewing beef , cut into cubes 1 large onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 lb[...]

1 lb beef chuck , boneless cut into 1 inch pieces 2 -3 garlic cloves , minced (I didn't have any so I used 1 tsp of granulated garlic instead) 1 -2 teaspoon[...]