3 pounds lean beef for stewing, cut into 1-inch cubes  | 
                                                3 tablespoons vegetable oil  | 
                                                1 tablespoon lemon-pepper marinade  | 
                                                1 teaspoon garlic powder  | 
                                                1 teaspoon dried whole oregano  | 
                                                1 teaspoon paprika  | 
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground ginger  | 
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  | 
                                                4 beef bouillon cubes  | 
                                                4 cups hot water  | 
                                                1 cup burgundy or other dry red wine  | 
                                                8 medium carrots, scraped and cut into 1-inch thick slices  | 
                                                8 medium irish potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes  | 
                                                4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces  | 
                                                4 medium onions, coarsely chopped  |