Beef Stew With Cinnamon with bay

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 bunch scallion , sliced thin (about 1 cup) 3 large celery ribs , chopped fine 1[...]

1 lb stewing beef , in 1in pieces 1 1/4 cups red wine 2 garlic cloves , crushed 2 cinnamon sticks 6 bay leaves 2 1/2 ounces bacon , chopped 1 ounce salted[...]