Lamb or beef stew with bacon & herbs

Chicken can be substituted for lamb or beef if desired; use brown meat preferably (legs/thighs).

Lamb or beef stew with bacon & herbs

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

10

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

70

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 175g green streaky bacon

  • 900g should of lamb chops not less than 2.5cm in thickness, or stewing beef from the shin

  • seasoned white flour, preferably unbleached

  • a little butter or oil for sautéing

  • 225g onions

  • 175g carrot, peeled and thickly sliced

  • 375ml approx. lamb or beef stock or water

  • 4-6 ‘old’ potatoes (optional)

  • sprig of thyme

  • freshly chopped parsley

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