Beef Stew with brownies

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 3/4-inch pieces or 1 1/2 lbs venison 1/2 cup flour 2 -3 tablespoons shortening (add more if need be) salt & pepper, season[...]

Sprinkle the beef cubes lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour. In a large Dutch oven , sauté for five minutes in olive oil (add a tablespoon of butter[...]