Venison Stew

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bay leaf 2 lbs venison or 2 lbs beef stew meat 1 onion , chopped 4 stalks celery , cut up 3 green peppers , cut up water 1 (29[...]

1/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 lbs lean stew meat, 1 inch cubes (I often use round steaks) 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups beef broth[...]