Beef Soup without refried ribs

1 stalk lemon grass fresh, or 1 tb dried * 1 x black pepper freshly ground * 2 teaspoons nuoc mam fish sauce * 1 clove garlic chopped 6 ounces beef chuck[...]

stock 2 large soup bones with meat 1 cup madeira wine or 1 cup other cooking wine 2 carrots , roughly chopped 1 onion , sliced 2 garlic cloves , smashed 3 bay[...]

1/2 lb beef , cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 (10 ounce) can Chinese vegetables, drained 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed beef broth or 2 (10[...]

1/2 lb beef , cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 (10 ounce) can Chinese vegetables, drained 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed beef broth or 2 (10[...]

1 tablespoon oil 3/4 lb round steak, cubed 1 onion , chopped 2 medium carrots , sliced 2 stalks celery , chopped 5 cups beef broth 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano[...]

1 quart beef stock 1 lb lean stewing beef, cubed 6 ounces Canadian bacon , diced 1 (8 ounce) can tomato juice 1/2 cup dry red wine 4 cups red potatoes, cubed[...]