Beef Stew With Ale

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds lean boned round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
• 3 cups chopped onion
• 1 1/2 pounds baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound carrots, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle ale
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf