Beef in Hearty Ale

Ingredients

• 1 pound round steak, cubed
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, washed and sliced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons flour seasoned with salt and pepper
• 1/4 pint strong ale
• freshly ground pepper