Braised Beef in Wine

1/4 cup olive oil 2 onions , diced small 2 bell peppers , seeded and diced small 4 carrots , diced small 2 celery , including leafy tops, chopped small 1 (6[...]

3 lbs beef eye round 1/2 cup olive oil 1 medium onion , finely chopped 1 slice thick bacon , chopped 3 tablespoons tomato paste 6 bay leaves 4 whole cloves[...]

3 lbs boneless blade pot roast 1 1/4 cups red wine 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 slices lean thick cut bacon , coarsely[...]