Beef Stew without bacon

2 kilograms stewing beef diced 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup almonds peeled and baked * 3 each onions 1 x sesame seeds * 750 milliliters red wine * 2 each tomatoes 1[...]

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[...]