Beef with basil

1 (3 -4 lb) chuck roast (okay to use from frozen state) 1 small onion , very thinly sliced 4 large garlic cloves , very thinly sliced 3 cups full-bodied red[...]

7 teaspoons olive oil , divided 1 1/2 cups onions , chopped 1/2 cup carrot , chopped 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 lbs boneless[...]

1 lb extra lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil , garlic and oregano,undrained 1 cup water 1 teaspoon dried[...]

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[...]