Beef with prunes

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[...]

1.5 to 2 kg beef ham 2 tsp Vegeta (or similar seasoning) 150 g pancetta cut into matchsticks 3 cloves garlic , sliced into quarters 400 ml red wine 80 ml[...]

3 pounds beef stew meat 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions  finely chopped 1/4 cup Olive Oil   For the Stock  2 ounces Sour Plums , dry (also called golden prunes or[...]