Estofado A La Catalana

Name: Estofado A La Catalana
Ingredients: 3 pounds of beef chuck, brisket; or other well-marbled stewing beef, cut into 2-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground toasted fennel seed; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups full-bodied red wine such as Zinfandel; 1/2 cup olive oil + additional for vegetables; 1/4 pound pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 6 cups diced yellow onions (about 3 large); 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic; 4 bay leaves, crumbled; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/2 cup beef stock; 24 little new potatoes; 24 baby carrots or carrot chunks, peeled; 24 pearl onions, peeled; 3 to 4 Italian sweet sausages, optional; 4 tablespoons sweet sherry; 1 teaspoon grated bitter chocolate, optional; 24 green or black olives; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 tablespoons chopped parsley