Beef Stew without florets

2 lbs beef stew meat , large chunks or 3 lbs pot roast kosher salt , to taste pepper , to taste 3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 -3[...]

1 1/2 lbs defatted beef roast , cut in 3/4 in. chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 1 large onion (about 2 cups, coarsely chopped) 2[...]