Beef Stew without greens

1 1/2-2 lbs stewing beef , cubed 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 onion , chopped 1 cup barley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon dried[...]

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[...]

4 lbs round roast, cubed 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 teaspoons spices, cumin and peppercorns 2 garlic cloves 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 teaspoons salt 2[...]

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[...]