Beef and ale stew is a sure-fire winter warmer.William MeppemTake off your coat,put on the oven and prepare to warm yourself from the inside out with this full-bodied stew. This braise can be cooled,placed in a ramekin,topped with puff pastry brushed with egg wash,and cooked at 200°C until golden brown. You now have a cracking pot pie! Guinness stout added to the braise is also really tasty.