Beef Stew with seasoning

2 Lb beef chuck boneless * 2 cups beef stock prefer veal stock if possible 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cloves garlic peeled 3/4[...]

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[...]

2 cups flour, all-purpose 1 tablespoon thyme leaves dried * 1 teaspoon salt plus extra to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, plus extra to taste[...]