• 1 lb. beef, cubed
• 1 Vidalia onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 lg. potatoes
• 1 pkg. mixed vegetables
• 4 C. chicken broth
• 1 pkg. brown gravy mix
• 1 Tbs. cracked pepper
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

Place 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil in medium sauce pan on high heat. Add beef cubes and sear. Remove beef cubes and place on plate to add later. Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion and carrots and saute until onion is transparent. Add the sea salt and cracked pepper. Add brown gravy mix gradually and cook until the mixture thickens. Add the chicken broth and stir. Add the mixed vegetables, potatoes and then add the beef cubes back in. Add bay leaf. Place heat on high for 10 minutes, stir frequently then place heat on simmer for 1 hour with lid on. Cook until potatoes become tender.