Beef with juice

2 tbs olive oil 6 lbs short ribs 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 large onion , finely chopped 1 medium carrot , finely chopped 1 celery rib, finely[...]

4 lb boneless stewing beef , cut into 2 inch cubes 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lrg onion , peeled, sliced 1 lrg carrot , peeled, sliced 2 x garlic ,[...]