Beef with chuck

7 teaspoons olive oil , divided 1 1/2 cups onions , chopped 1/2 cup carrot , chopped 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 lbs boneless[...]

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[...]

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[...]