Beef Stew without macaroni

4 tablespoons olive oil 3 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast , trimmed, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces 3 1/2 cups chopped onions 2 cups cabernet sauvignon wine 1[...]

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil 2 -3 garlic cloves , minced or pressed 1 1/4 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1 inch cubes 1 large onion , coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon[...]