Braised Beef Stew

4 -6 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup flour salt and pepper 2 lbs beef , cut in cubes 2 tablespoons fresh garlic , minced 1 large onion , cut lenghwise into eighths 1[...]

3 lbs beef , bottom round Trimmed of most fat and cut into 1 and 1/4-inch chunks sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sweet onion ,[...]