Beef with bay

7 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 pounds boneless chuck[...]

2 pounds of stewing beef , cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 stick of butter 2 onions , peeled and coarsely chopped 2 pounds of potatoes , peeled and chopped into 3/4[...]