Beef Stew without basil soup

2 medium onions, quartered lengthwise 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon each ground paprika and cayenne (see notes) 1 teaspoon each[...]

2 lbs chuck roast, cut up, with all fat removed 1 lb carrot , peeled and cut into thick slices 5 celery ribs , cut into thick slices 1 onion , very large, cut[...]

1 1/2 cups dry red wine , divided 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 lb beef stew meat , cut[...]

1 lb beef chuck , boneless cut into 1 inch pieces 2 -3 garlic cloves , minced (I didn't have any so I used 1 tsp of granulated garlic instead) 1 -2 teaspoon[...]

1 large white onion, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , grated 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon cayenne (read intro) 1 teaspoon[...]