Beef Stew with herbs

4 lbs boneless beef chuck , well trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup all-purpose flour salt & freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 medium[...]

2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup flour 8 ounces tomato sauce 2 cups beef stock 2 bay[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 medium onion , peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic , peeled and minced 1/2[...]