Beef with wine

2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted 2 pounds stewing beef or lamb or pork, cut into 1-in cubes 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 x black pepper[...]

5 -6 lbs beef chuck roast 1/4 lb salt pork , sliced into 1/4-inch strips 6 -8 garlic cloves , minced 3 cups minced onions 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon[...]