Beef Stew without cookies elbow anise

2 1/2 pounds beef chuck steak 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions chopped 2 each garlic cloves crushed 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 2 tablespoons[...]

3 lbs tri-tip roast or 3 lbs sirloin tip roast or 3 lbs outside round roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch cubes 1 large onion , sliced 4 sprigs[...]

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/4 lbs chuck steaks, trimmed, cut into 3cm chunks 1 onion , chopped 2 sticks celery , chopped 1 garlic clove , crushed 4 slices[...]