Beef Stew without veal onion

3 tablespoons blended oil (90 percent canola, 10 percent extra-virgin olive) 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks Kosher salt and cracked black[...]

4 slices bacon , thick slices, rind removed, cut crosswise into 1/2 pieces 1 onion , medium, yellow, and diced 5 garlic cloves , minced 6 tablespoons canola[...]

4 slices bacon , thick slices, rind removed, cut crosswise into 1/2 pieces 1 onion , medium, yellow, and diced 5 garlic cloves , minced 6 tablespoons canola[...]