Salt for Life Beef Stew

Name: Salt for Life Beef Stew
Ingredients: 2.5 Pounds beef chuck, boneless, cut into two inch cubes; 2 Tablespoons salt, such as Salt for Life; 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into one fourth inch pieces; 2 pieces of celery, cut into one fourth inch pieces; 1 large Spanish onion, cut into one fourth inch pieces; 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 3 Tablespoons tomato paste; 2 Cups dry red wine; 4 Cups beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 rosemary sprig; 2 thyme sprigs; Black pepper, to taste