Beef Stew without lard cornmeal

1 1/2 lb lean stew beef 3 Tbsp. flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper 1 lrg onion - (or possibly 2 medium) halved, and cut into 1/4"[...]

4 tsp Oil 2 lrg onions , sliced 1 1/2 tsp Salt 4 lb Lean beef stew meat 1 c. Burgundy wine 1 pkt Frzn artichoke hearts 2 pkt (8 ounce) refrigerated biscuits 1[...]