Beef Stew with Winter Vegetables without beer

3/4 lb well-trimed beef , cut into 1 inch cubs 1/2 cup dry red wine 4 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon black[...]

1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups white pearl onions 2 cups baby carrots 2 medium leeks , well-washed and thinly sliced 15 ounces boneless beef loin, cut into[...]

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 lbs boneless beef chuck (cut into large cubes) 1 brown onion, diced 1/4 cup tomato[...]

4 slices bacon , thick slices, rind removed, cut crosswise into 1/2 pieces 1 onion , medium, yellow, and diced 5 garlic cloves , minced 6 tablespoons canola[...]