Beef with chile

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds stewing beef cut into 1 inch pieces 16 ounces mushrooms halved 3 cups carrot diagonally cut 1 cups onion coarsely chopped[...]

1 (4 lb) beef brisket , with 1/3-inch layer fat salt fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 5 garlic cloves , smashed 2 medium onions ,[...]

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[...]