In a large pot over medium heat, heat coconut oil. To the pot, add the meat, onion and garlic. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until meat is brown.
To the pot, add the arrowroot flour and mix. Add remaining ingredients, stir and bring stew to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 35 minutes, until meat is to desired doneness and vegetables are tender.
Remove bay leaf and serve warm.
Notes
SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve with Garlicky Stir-Fried Baby Spinach (Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add 1 clove pressed garlic and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add 1 (10- oz) package baby spinach; cook, turning with tongs, until slightly wilted; drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.)NUTRITION: 323 Calories; 8g Fat; 33g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 129mg Cholesterol; 319mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 5 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.