Beef Stew without mushroom pimento cayenne flour

2 pounds beef , cut into 1 inch chunks 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup onion , chopped 4 cups beef broth 3 cups potatoes , cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks 1 1/2 cups[...]

2 pounds beef stew meat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup water , 1 bottle Guinness (or other stout beer) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic ,[...]

1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin , cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon butter 2 large carrots , peeled and sliced 1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed or 1/2 cup[...]