Beef Stew in Red Wine without onion seasoning

3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 slices thick-cut bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces kosher salt & freshly ground black[...]

3 lbs beef stew meat , preferably chuck, trimmed of excess fat kosher salt fresh ground pepper vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter 3 yellow onions , thinly[...]