Beef Stew with cookies

2 slices bacon (or turkey bacon) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 lbs lean top round steaks , cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 cup long grain[...]

2 lbs chuck roast, cut up, with all fat removed 1 lb carrot , peeled and cut into thick slices 5 celery ribs , cut into thick slices 1 onion , very large, cut[...]

1 medium onion , quartered 2 medium carrots , cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery , cut into large chunks 2 garlic cloves , crushed 3 lbs boneless beef stew[...]

8 ounces portabella mushrooms , sliced 4 carrots , sliced 1 large onion , chopped 4 celery ribs , chopped 2 lbs beef stew meat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil[...]