Beef Stew with potatoes

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[...]

6 lbs stew meat, boneless chuck cut in cubes 2 lbs fresh baby carrots, cut in half crosswise 2 lbs fresh green beans , snap in 1 inch length 2 lbs potatoes ,[...]

8 ounces portabella mushrooms , sliced 4 carrots , sliced 1 large onion , chopped 4 celery ribs , chopped 2 lbs beef stew meat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil[...]