Preheat broiler. Lightly spray a broiler pan with vegetable oil. On the prepared pan, broil meat 5 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly browned. In a large stockpot, combine meat, water, onion, bay leaf, one tbsp. salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until meat is tender, about 3 hours. Remove meat from pot and set aside. Strain broth and skim off fat. Cut meat into pieces. Place stained broth, meat and remaining ingredients into stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender about 20-25 minutes. Serve hot.