Season with salt and pepper and brown in oil for 10 minutes per side:

   - 2-3 pounds beef

Slice into rings:

   - 1 large or 2 small onion

Remove beef and sauté the onion for a few minutes.

Add:

   - 1 Tbs minced garlic

   - 2 tsp beef bouillon

   - 1 tsp salt

   - 1/4 tsp thyme

   - 2 bay leaves

Sauté for another minute or two and then eglaze pot with:

   - 1 cup water

Then add:

   - 2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce

   - 1 Tbs soy sauce

If cooking on the stove top, transfer to Instant Pot and add the beef.

Cook for 45 minutes and allow a natural release of at least 25 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.