Preheat oven to 325°F.
Pat beef dry, season, and sear in olive oil. Set aside.
Sauté onions, carrots, and celery. Add garlic and tomato paste.
Deglaze with wine. Add broth, tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and Worcestershire. Simmer.
Return beef, cover, and cook in oven 2½–3 hours.
Add potatoes and mushrooms after 1½ hours (optional).
Thicken with roux if desired. Simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in peas just before serving. Remove bay leaves. Serve warm.
