Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 pounds lamb shoulder or beef chuck
  • cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
  • 3 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 pounds (4 medium) Russet potatoes
  • peeled and cut into thirds across
  • 3 to 4 large carrots
  • peeled and halved lengthwise then across
  • 2 medium onions
  • peeled
  • halved and sliced
  • 12 to 16 large Brussels sprouts
  • halved and trimmed
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley
  • chopped
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
  • shelled
  • Warm rye or grainy bread and butter for serving

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 275°F
  • Season meat with salt and pepper
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high to high heat
  • Add the oil, 2 turns of the pan, and brown the meat in 2 batches
  • Add stock and stir to deglaze
  • Add potatoes, carrots, onions, Brussels, bay and parsley; stir and bring to a simmer
  • Cover pan and transfer to oven
  • Roast stew about 2 1/4 hours then add the peas and roast another 15 minutes
  • Remove from oven, season with salt and pepper, and serve with bread and butter alongside