2 pounds chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup dry red wine
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
2-3 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 ounces button mushrooms, halved or quartered (depending on size)
1 cup frozen or fresh peas
Chopped fresh parsley for garnishing