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3 lb boneless beef chuck roast tied, and
  trimmed of all fat
  Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  Extra virgin olive oil cooking spray as needed
  cut into sticks abt 1" wide and 2" long
  cut into 12 equal pcs
3 lrg garlic cloves thinly sliced
  (or possibly fat-free no-salt-added canned beef broth)
2 lrg bay leaves
  Salt (optional), to taste