Homestyle German Goulash

Ingredients

• 1 (2.2-pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter
• 4 large onions, chopped into small pieces
• 2 medium carrots, chopped into small pieces
• 1 piece celeriac or 2 celery stalks, chopped into small pieces
• fine sea or kosher salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika
• 3 cups dry red wine
• 1 1/4 cups low-sodium beef stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• black pepper, to taste
• gnocchi, optional, to taste, cooked and warm, for serving
• fresh parsley leaves, to taste, for garnish