Beef with thyme

1 1/4 lb lean grnd beef 1 x (28 ounce.) can crushed tomatoes 2 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. barley 3 lrg carrots , about 8 ounces total 2 med stalks celery 1 lrg Idaho[...]

3 lbs. stewing beef (I use round steak cut in pcs) Vegetable oil to brown beef 3 c. burgundy or possibly dry red wine 2 c. beef broth (canned or possibly your[...]

3 Tbsp. Unsalted butter 1 1/2 c. Minced onion 1 c. Carrots minced 1/4 c. Vegetable oil 5 lb Beef roast , (chuck, rump or possibly bottom round) covered with a[...]