Beef Stew without herbs beans

1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin , cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon butter 2 large carrots , peeled and sliced 1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed or 1/2 cup[...]

1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin 2 cups onions 2 cups carrots 1 (10 ounce) can whole tomatoes 1 (10 ounce) can small whole potatoes 5 garlic cloves 4 tablespoons[...]