Irish Lamb or Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lamb shoulder or beef chuck (cut into 2-inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
• 2 medium parsnips (peeled and cut into chunks)
• 4 medium potatoes (peeled and quartered)
• 2 stalks celery stalks (sliced)
• 4 cups beef or lamb stock
• 1 cup Guinness stout or red wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup flour (for dredging the meat)