Beef with drippings

3/4 lb shallot , peeled and halved lengthwise 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper 3 cups low sodium beef broth (I use low-sodium, otherwise it's too[...]

4 ounces smoked ham , chopped fine 4 ounces bacon , chopped fine 8 ounces onions , minced 1 ounce capers , minced 1 garlic clove , minced 2 ounces green[...]

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),[...]