Beef with thyme

4 cups beef stock 1 cup crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup dry red wine 3 sprigs fresh thyme 12 ounces beef tenderloin , sliced 1/4-inch thick coarse[...]

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[...]

1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 small onion , minced 1 small garlic clove , minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/8[...]