Stew

1 lb stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes
carrots (baby carrots or cut into chunks)
potatoes - cut into large chunks
1 onion - cut in half
bay leaf
beef bullion (optional)

Brown meat
Put meat into a dutch oven and add water until 2/3 filled
Add beef bullion
Add carrots, potatoes, onion and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.