Makes Approx 1.5 gallons
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soy, Corn)
2 lbs Lamb Stew Meat, diced 1 inch (Beef may be substituted)
1 Medium Onion, chopped
4 Garlic Cloves, minced (or 1 tbsp pre-chopped garlic)
16 oz Stout Beer, such as Guinness
2 quarts Beef Broth
2 Parsnips, peeled, sliced ½ inch on bias
1 Small turnip, peeled and diced ½ inch
8 oz sliced Mushrooms
1/2 cup Pearl Barley
Pinch Whole Thyme, dried
2 Bay leaves
Directions:
1. Add oil to a large pot over medium high heat. Add Lamb and cook until well browned, stir often.
2. Add the onions and garlic, continue cooking for 4 minutes, stir often
3. Add the stout and beef broth, stir often.
4. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer
5. Cover pot and reduce heat. Simmer for 2 hours or until lamb is fork tender.