5 Star Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 peeled large baking potatoes
• 4 peeled parsnips
• 2 chopped white onions
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs cubed lean beef
• 3 chopped large carrots
• 4 bay leaves
• 3 cups beef stock (or enough to cover the contents of the crock pot)
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce