Beef Stew without basil veal

2 -3 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 cups water[...]

1 1/2 lb lean stew beef 3 Tbsp. flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper 1 lrg onion - (or possibly 2 medium) halved, and cut into 1/4"[...]

2 -3 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 cups water[...]