Beef Stew over Mashed Potatoes without sprinkles

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds stewing beef cut into 1 inch pieces 16 ounces mushrooms halved 3 cups carrot diagonally cut 1 cups onion coarsely chopped[...]

3 lbs beef chuck , cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large onions , chopped (about 2[...]

1 lb sirloin tip steak , trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 green pepper , chopped 1 cup canned whole tomatoes , chopped 1 onion ,[...]