French Beef Stew with Old-fashioned Vegetables

For the Marinade:

beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

medium carrots, peeled and chopped

medium yellow onions, chopped

full-bodied red wine (eg, Bordeaux like cabernet sauvignon or merlot)

red wine vinegar

bouquet garni

For the Stew:

oil or lard

medium yellow onion, chopped

garlic, minced

plain tomato sauce

whole cloves

medium carrots, cut into bite-sized chunks

turnips, cut into bite-sized chunks

medium rutabagas, cut into bite-sized chunks

medium parsnips, cut into bite-sized chunks

medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks

salt

freshly ground black pepper