
You can get down-home beef stew into the oven within 15 minutes. It then conveniently bakes unattended for hours.
Heat oven to 325°F. In 5-quart Dutch oven or 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, toss beef with flour. Add frozen vegetables.
In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour over beef and vegetables; gently stir until mixed.
Cover; bake 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours or until beef is tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.