Easy Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   make sure all the cubes of beef are cut down and that they are all the same size.
2. 2
   Brown the meat in a deep pot - I used a 4.5 qt dutch oven.
3. 3
   After all meat is browned add onion and garlic and saute them with the beef for about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Then add the gravy and chicken stock to the pot. You may use more of less chicken stock depending on the consistency you like.
5. 5
   Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Turn the heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 45 minutes.
7. 7
   After 45 minutes has past, add the diced potatoes and put the lid on and simmer for 1 hour. You can add more broth if the stew is too thick.
8. 8
   At 1 hour and 45 minutes of cooking time, add the baby carrots. Put the lid back on and simmer for another 30 minutes.
9. 9
   After 2 hours and 15 minutes, take out the bay leaves and serve with some fluffy rice.