Irish Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 3 large onions
• 3 whole cloves
• 1-12 oz. Irish Ale or stout beer
• 32 oz chicken stock or water
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 9 medium red potatoes
• 3 carrots cut in bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter