Pat the beef stew meat dry with paper towels and season evenly with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef in the hot oil until a deep brown crust forms on all sides, then remove the meat and set it aside on a plate.
Add the diced yellow onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the dry red wine to deglaze the pot, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom.
Return the seared beef to the pot and add the beef broth, fresh thyme, and fresh rosemary.
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low.
Braise for 90 minutes or until the beef is fork-tender and the sauce has reduced to a rich consistency.