1. Rinse meat, and pat dry with paper towel. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, and dust with flour. 2. Heat olive oil to medium-high/high in stew pot - I prefer lg Le Creuset dutch oven. 3. Sear seasoned, floured meat -- approx 1 min per side -- stir with wooden spoon, once. 4. Add onion to brown with meat -- brown is the goal, black becomes bitter! 5. Toss in celery, 2 carrots, bay leaves, and water (start with 2 cups) -- water should hit a HOT, sizzling pot. 6. Stir with wooden spoon to help release seared sugars (the brown stuff) into water. 7. Turn down to "low". 8. Cover & simmer (or cook in oven) for 2 hours, minimum. 9. Stir occasionally, Adding water as needed. 10. 20-30 minutes before serving, add potatoes & remaining carrots. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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