Beef with ribs

1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup flour 6 large garlic cloves , minced 3 cups beef broth 3 cups water 2 cups white[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion , chopped 2 celery ribs , finely chopped 1 garlic clove , minced 3 slices white bread 1/4 cup milk 1 lb ground chuck 1/2[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 -2 lb boneless beef short rib (or similar tough cut of beef) 1 garlic clove , minced 1 Tomato , diced 6 ounces fresh mushrooms ,[...]