Irish Lamb Stew

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder or shoulder blade chops, bone-in, trimmed of excess fat
  • 6 slices bacon, thickly cut
  • 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold preferred), peeled, quartered
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch segments
  • 1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 heaping tablespoons pearl barley (omit for gluten-free version)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 quart of water or lamb stock, warmed

Directions

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