Traditional Welsh Cawl Stew Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 1 tablespoon lard, or bacon fat
• 2 large onions, thickly sliced
• 1 medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 large carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
• 4 leeks, cleaned and sliced
• 1 pound (450 grams) beef brisket
• 1 pound (450 grams) smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 pound (450 grams) potatoes, peeled and quartered
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste