Beef Stew with whites

3 lbs beef chuck , cut into 2 inch cubes 1 teaspoon dried thyme (for the meat) 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (for the meat) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground[...]

Sprinkle the beef cubes lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour. In a large Dutch oven , sauté for five minutes in olive oil (add a tablespoon of butter[...]