The Modern Nonna

0 Add a pot on the stove on medium-high heat. Add the oil and make sure it gets hot. Add the beef stewing pieces and make sure they sizzle as they hit the oil without overcrowding the pot. We want nice caramelization on each side for extra flavor.
1 Season the meat with salt and pepper on each side and once it’s browned, remove it and set aside.
2 Reduce the heat to medium-low.  In the same pot add the onions, celery and stir. Add the garlic and stir. Pour a tiny splash of water or stock to deglaze the pot and add in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.
3 You can now add the meat back in and pour over the beef broth and water. Add a bay leaf, let it come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and partially cover it and let it simmer for 1.5 hours.
4 After 1.5 hours add the potatoes and carrots and cook for another 20 minutes.
5 Add the frozen peas and parsley the last 5 minutes, take it off the heat and enjoy.