Ingredients

• 2 -3 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 1 cup coarse onions, chopped
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 1/2 cups tomato juice
• 2 tomatoes, quartered
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 12 baby carrots
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• red pepper flakes
• salt and black pepper, to taste