Remove the bay leaf and stir the stew to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot. If the stew seems too thick, add some boiling water. If it seems too thin, place it on the stove to simmer ...

Once done, take it out of the oven, remove the bay leaf and give the stew a good stir to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot. If the stew is too thick, add some boiling water.