INGREDIENTS
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2 large potatoes, Yukon Golds or russets
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1 pound lamb stew, cut into bite-sized chunks
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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canola oil
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3 strips bacon cut crosswise into matchsticks
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2 cups sliced onions, about 2 medium
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2 large carrots, peeled and sliced on an angle
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2 large cloves garlic, minced
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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1 cup water
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about 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
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chopped Italian parsley for garnish
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Special equipment: 3-quart lidded casserole (see Kitchen Notes)