1: Season beef with all the ingredients listed under SEASONINGS. Then heat up some oil and sear your beef. Set beef aside.
2: In the same pot, sauté celery, garlic, and onion.
3: Add beef broth, tomato paste, red wine, beef bouillon paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Combine well.
4: Add beef back in. Bring this to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 1.5 hours.
5: After 1.5 hours, add carrots and potatoes. Cook until carrots and potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes.
6: Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or cheesy bread.
