c("Heat a 6 quart stove top casserole or oven proof pot and add the oil and the bay leaves.", "Cook the bay leaves for a moment and then add the meat. Brown the meat on both sides on high heat.", "Add the onion and cook for a few minutes until it is clear.", "Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and flour and stir until smooth.", "Add the beef stock and stout; simmer, stirring until the stew thickens a bit. Add the remaining ingredients and cover.", "Place the pot in the oven at 275 F: for about 2 hours, stirring a couple of times.", 
"Check for the salt and pepper before serving.")