Beef Stew with Pumpkin and Vegetables (The Wicked Witch Beef Stew)

Ingredients

• • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 2 kg bone-in beef blade roast
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups (750 ml) beef broth
  • 1 cup (250 ml) red wine
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into chunks
  • 3 potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
  • 2 cups (500 ml) cubed pumpkin, peeled
  • 5 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • Salt and pepper