Irish Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 potatoes, cut into chunks
• 3 carrots, cut into chunks
• 4 cups beef or lamb broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1Pat the lamb dry and season with salt and pepper, then heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the lamb in batches, about 3 minutes per side, and set aside.
2. 2Add the onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. 3Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then return the lamb to the pot along with the broth, thyme, and bay leaves.
4. 4Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 45 minutes, until the lamb starts to become tender.
5. 5Add the potatoes and carrots and continue simmering, covered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the lamb and vegetables are fully tender.
6. 6Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper to taste, and finish with chopped parsley before serving.

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