Lentils and Beef Stew ( Estofado de Lentejas con carne)

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaf 
• 1.5 pounds beef for stew, cut into cubes
• 3.5 cups beef stock 
• 1  carrots peeled sliced
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 cup lentils 
• 0.3 cup onion finely chopped
• 2  potatoes diced peeled
• 4 servings salt and pepper 
• 0.5 teaspoon tomato paste 

Equipment

• slow cooker

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the potatoes, cilantro, salt and black pepper.Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
2. Add the potatoes and cook for 30 more minutes.Stir in cilantro and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
3. Serve over white rice.