Beef Stew without ketchup

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[...]

cooking spray 1 1/2 lbs eye of round roast , trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulbs (about 2 small bulbs) 1 1/2 cups chopped red[...]