Italian Beef with plum

2 lbs lean beef or 2 lbs veal, cut into cubes (or 1 pound of each) 1 medium onion , sliced 1 clove garlic , minced 1 lb white mushrooms or 1 lb baby bella[...]

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces pancetta , cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef shank or[...]

7 teaspoons olive oil , divided 1 1/2 cups onions , chopped 1/2 cup carrot , chopped 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 lbs boneless[...]