Japanese beef stew is umami-rich and deeply magical

Name: Japanese beef stew is umami-rich and deeply magical
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: 3-4 lb. beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks roughly 3 inches in size; 1 onion, peeled and cut in large chunks; 1 carrot, peeled and cut Iarge chunks; 1 rib of celery, cut in large chunks; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 can of tomatoes (14 oz.); 100 g tomato paste; 1 cup of sake; 2 tsp. miso; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 cup of olive oil; 1 Tbsp. honey; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 cube chicken bouillon; Salt to taste; Freshly cooked rice, for serving