Beef Stew without refried stalks prunes

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 3/4-inch pieces or 1 1/2 lbs venison 1/2 cup flour 2 -3 tablespoons shortening (add more if need be) salt & pepper, season[...]

1/3 cup currants dried 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup onions chopped 1 tablespoon garlic mined 1 cup green bell pepper 1/3 cup pimento stuffed green olives * 3[...]

1 medium onion , quartered 2 medium carrots , cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery , cut into large chunks 2 garlic cloves , crushed 3 lbs boneless beef stew[...]

1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast (1" cubes) 2 tablespoons shortening 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can mushroom beef gravy 1 cup tomato juice 1/4 cup dry onion soup mix[...]

1 medium onion , quartered 2 medium carrots , cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery , cut into large chunks 2 garlic cloves , crushed 3 lbs boneless beef stew[...]