Braised Beef without noodle stew sauvignon

1 cup beef chuck steak cubed * 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper * 1 each bay leaf * 1 small onion coarsely chopped 2/3 cup celery diced[...]

2 teaspoons olive oil 1 lb beef stew meat 1/4 cup rough chopped onion 1 garlic clove , minced 1/2 tablespoon flour 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 1/2 cup beef[...]

add to shopping list 6 pounds meaty beef neck bones 1/4 cup olive oil plus additional for brushing 5 cups chopped onions (about 1 1/4 pounds) 2 1/2 cups diced[...]