Beef with chuck

We have a lot of guest in the summer here at the cottage and the lake. One of the first places they head is to the kitchen to check out the menu for the week.[...]

4 1/2 pounds stewing beef , preferably a combination of beef round and beef chuck, cut into large pieces. 4 carrots , peeled and cut into rounds 3 medium[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck or round, trimmed of surface fat and cut into 1 inch cubes Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2[...]