Beef Stew with peppercorns

1 1/2-2 lbs stewing beef , cubed 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 onion , chopped 1 cup barley 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon dried[...]

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[...]

4 lbs round roast, cubed 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 teaspoons spices, cumin and peppercorns 2 garlic cloves 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 teaspoons salt 2[...]

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/4 lbs chuck steaks, trimmed, cut into 3cm chunks 1 onion , chopped 2 sticks celery , chopped 1 garlic clove , crushed 4 slices[...]

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[...]