Beef and Farro Stew

Name: Beef and Farro Stew
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pound chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 TBSP olive oil, divided; 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped; 3 medium carrots, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 3 cups water; 2 TBSP soy sauce; 1 cup uncooked farro, rinsed; 2 bay leaves