Beef with stew

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb chuck steak, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 large onion , chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2[...]

1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoonsalt 4 lbs. well-trimmed boneless beef chuck , cut in 1 1/4-inch pcs 1/4 c. olive or possibly vegetable oil 1 (35[...]