Beef Stew with cookies

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 3/4-inch pieces or 1 1/2 lbs venison 1/2 cup flour 2 -3 tablespoons shortening (add more if need be) salt & pepper, season[...]

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 cup red burgundy wine * 3 cubes beef bouillon 3 pounds beef bite-size 28 ounces tomatoes, canned, crushed 1/4 cup tapioca quick cooking 1 tablespoon sugar 2[...]