Name: Traditional Irish Stew (Lamb Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 pounds lamb shoulder (or use beef chuck roast) cut in 2-inch chunks; Salt and pepper; 3–4 tablespoons oil; 1 pound frozen peeled cipollini onions (or use 3 medium unions, cut into wedges); 1 pound baby carrots (or about 6 medium cut in 3-inch lengths); 2 pounds baby potatoes (1-2 inch in diameter); 4 cups chicken broth or stock; 2–3 large sprigs of thyme, or 2 bay leaves; 1–2 cups frozen or fresh peas (optional, for color); Optional: splash of Worcestershire Sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, or flat-leaf parsley.