Lamb Stew by Sweet and Savory Meals

– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
– 2 lbs stew lamb meat (leg of lamb or lamb shoulder meat – cut into 1 1/2 in pieces)
– 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
– 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 cups red wine (or broth)
– 1 medium yellow onion, diced
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lb baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
– 4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
– 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary,finely chopped
– 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes (halved or quartered)
– 2 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/2 in thick pieces)
– 2 celery ribs (thickly chopped)
– 1 cup frozen sweet peas
– 1/4 cup parsley,finely chopped

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hour 10 min