Beef Stew without chuck

2 lbs beef stew meat , large chunks or 3 lbs pot roast kosher salt , to taste pepper , to taste 3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 -3[...]

1 lb stewing beef , cut into 1 inch pieces 2 carrots , cut into pieces 2 medium onions , cut into medium pieces 2 stalks celery , cut into medium pieces 4[...]