– 2.5 lb boneless chuck roast beef (cut into 2" cubes) – ▢salt (to taste) – ▢ground black pepper (to taste) – ▢1/4 cup all-purpose flour – ▢1 tablespoon unsalted butter – ▢1 tablespoon olive oil – ▢1 red onion (sliced) – ▢2 cloves garlic (minced) – ▢2 sprigs fresh rosemary – ▢2 sprigs fresh thyme – ▢4 pieces dried bay leaves – ▢2. tablespoons tomato paste – ▢2 tomatoes (diced) – ▢1 1/2 cups dry red wine – ▢1 cup beef broth – ▢1 tablespoon brown sugar – ▢1 tablespoon soy sauce