3 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 T unsalted butter
1 T vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 T all-purpose flour
1 C beef stock
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Sprinkle well with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 T butter with the oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saut