Beef with merlot

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil 2 -3 garlic cloves , minced or pressed 1 1/4 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1 inch cubes 1 large onion , coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon[...]

1 4-to 4 1/2-pound flat-cut (also called first-cut) beef brisket, trimmed of most fat 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice[...]

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 ,[...]