Beef with fennel

2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups thinly sliced fennel 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/8[...]

2 cups stale bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups milk , divided 3 tablespoons olive oil , divided 1/2 onion , diced 2 lbs ground beef 1 egg 1 tablespoon[...]

1 lb ground lamb 1 tablespoon plain yogurt , use a thick style (or let it drip in a strainer for about 20 minutes) 1 large egg , beaten 1/2 teaspoon ground[...]

2 lbs cubed lean stewing beef 1 small onion , chopped 1 (1 1/3 ounce) package roasted garlic gravy mix, for steaks 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons[...]