Braised Beef without tarragon brandy

2 teaspoons olive oil or any vegetable oil, divided 8 ounces beef bottom round, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 large shallot halved and thinly sliced * 1[...]

3 lbs beef , bottom round Trimmed of most fat and cut into 1 and 1/4-inch chunks sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sweet onion ,[...]

3 lbs beef , bottom round Trimmed of most fat and cut into 1 and 1/4-inch chunks sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sweet onion ,[...]