A slowly braised Irish style lamb stew with Guinness.
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf,beef stock,4 carrots, cut into bite sized pieces,2 tablespoons flour,1 handful parsley, chopped,2 cloves garlic, chopped,1 Guinness (or other dark stout),1 pound lamb, cut into bite sized pieces,1 tablespoon oil,1 onions, diced,1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped,salt and pepper to taste,1 teaspoon thyme, chopped,2 white potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
Instructions: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the lamb and brown on each side.,Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.,Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.,Sprinkle in the flour and stir.,Add the Guinness and beef stock.,Add the rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.,Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the lamb it fork tender, about 1-2 hours.,Add the potatoes and carrots and some more beef stock to cover.,Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until they are tender, about 20 minutes depending on cut.,Plate and garnish with parsley.