BEEF STEW

1 lb. lean cubed beef
2 bay leaves
4 sm. potatoes, peeled & cubed
1/4 c. sliced onions
6 sm. whole carrots

Cube beef in 1 1/2 inch cubes, sear on all sides. Cover meat with boiling water, add onions and bay leaves. Cover pot and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add vegetables and cook another 30 minutes.