In a pan, use the olive oil to cook the garlic, chopped onions, olive oil, and beef together over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes or until all the red in the beef has turned gray or brown (no red showing as you stir it). While the above is cooking, into a pot put the tomato (fresh or a 14 oz can), beef broth and kidney beans. Add the beef mixture (with all of the liquid) to the pot, stir in the seasonings and simmer on low for 1 to 1/2 hours. Remove the bay leaves, serve and enjoy!