3 slow braised beef stew Recipes

boned , fat-trimmed beef short ribs or chuck, orange (2 1/2 in. wide), rinsed, onion (about 8 oz.), peeled and finely chopped, fat-skimmed beef or chicken broth, dry red wine, port or cream sherry, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, very thin slices (quarter size) peeled fresh ginger, chinese five spice, mushrooms (1- to 1 1/2-in.-wide caps ), butter or olive oil, cornstarch, salt and pepper, chopped fresh chives or green onions

oil (i always use greek olive ), braising steak or 2 lbs stewing beef, cubed, onions, cut into wedges, garlic cloves, chopped, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, bay leaf, crumbled feta cheese