Braised Beef without tarragon rump

1 cup beef chuck steak cubed * 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper * 1 each bay leaf * 1 small onion coarsely chopped 2/3 cup celery diced[...]

1 each scallions, spring or green onions 1/4 cup sherry medium dry * 1 teaspoon sugar 1 clove garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper * 2 x ginger[...]

2 T olive oil 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces Kosher salt and black pepper 2 medium onions cut into 1/2 inch wedges 4 cups low sodium[...]

3 pounds beef chuck steak lean 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic minced 1/2 pound onions cut into 1-in. cubes 1/2 pound mushrooms quartered 1/4 cup[...]