Beef with paprika

3 pounds beef stew meat 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions  finely chopped 1/4 cup Olive Oil   For the Stock  2 ounces Sour Plums , dry (also called golden prunes or[...]

3 Tbsp. Oil rendered from suet (or possibly bacon drippings) 3 lb Grnd beef , the leanest, chili grind 2 lb Round steak, extra lean (or possibly flank steak),[...]