Beef Stew without ribs

1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds stew beef, cubed 3 teaspoons olive oil or butter 1 bay leaf 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 beef stock[...]

3 tablespoons blended oil (90 percent canola, 10 percent extra-virgin olive) 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks Kosher salt and cracked black[...]