beef stew and dumplings with whites

1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup flour 6 large garlic cloves , minced 3 cups beef broth 3 cups water 2 cups white[...]

2 1/2 lbs beef tips 1/4 cup all-purpose flour salt & pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 vidalia onion, very large (cut lengthwise and sliced very thinly) 1/2 cup[...]

4 lbs boneless beef chuck (into 1 inch cubes) 1/3 cup olive oil 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups red wine 2 cups water 2 tablespoons tomato[...]