Beef Stew with beans

1 lb stewing beef , cut into 1 inch pieces 2 carrots , cut into pieces 2 medium onions , cut into medium pieces 2 stalks celery , cut into medium pieces 4[...]

4 slices bacon , thick slices, rind removed, cut crosswise into 1/2 pieces 1 onion , medium, yellow, and diced 5 garlic cloves , minced 6 tablespoons canola[...]