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2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, thinly sliced2 pounds top sirloin steak, sliced2 cups chunky pasta sauce2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup red wine

1/2 cup olive oil1 pound lean ground beef3 carrots, diced1/2 onion, minced1 teaspoon salt1 pinch ground black pepper3 tablespoons white wine

1 1/2 cups ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast

1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces7 1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup olive oil3 cups uncooked Arborio rice1 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheesesalt and pepper to taste