Braised Beef With Tea with stock

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/4 pounds beef, round steak bottom, trimmed of fat and membrane 1/2 cup brandy * 2 cups beef stock defatted, prefer veal stock if[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/4 pounds beef, round steak 1/2 cup brandy * 2 cups beef stock prefer veal stock if possible 2 tablespoons prepared mustard[...]

2 tablespoons black peppercorns , cracked 8 beef short ribs (approx 5 1/4 lb.) 6 fresh thyme sprigs 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup[...]