Beef with basil

2 1/2 lb stew beef 2" cubes 8 x carrots cut diagonally in 2 "piece 3 med Idaho potatoes chunked 2 lrg onions * see note 1 can Italian stewed[...]

3/4 cup tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 lb lean ground beef 1/4 cup seasoned[...]

4 -5 lbs rump roast or 4 -5 lbs rolled roast beef 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4[...]

2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 (16 ounce) package frozen small whole onions 1/2 cup merlot or 1/2 cup beef[...]