Cut the beef into 2-inch chunks. Then add olive oil into a Dutch oven pot. Bring the heat to high. Once the oill is nearly smoking, add the beef chunks into the pot. Evenly brown each side of the beef chunks. Then remove from the pot.
Place the chopped onion and minced garlic into the pot and stir over medium high heat until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the mushrooms and stir until they become tender.
Then add 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp oregano, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp salt , and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes.
Place the celery, baby carrots, and baby red potatoes into the pot, then place the browned beef chunks on top. Give them a quick stir.
Pour in the red wine and chicken stock.
Place the lid over the pot and bring it to a boil. Remove from the cook top and place it into a 320 Fahrenheit degree oven for 1 hour
Meanwhile, with a fork combined 2 tbsp softened butter with 2 tbsp flour.
After the beef has cooked for 1 hour, place the butter and flour mixture into the pot and cook for an additional hour with the lid back on. This butter and flour mixture will thicken the beef stew liquids.