irish lamb stew (or beef)

Ingredients For irish lamb stew (or beef)

• 1 c

  burgundy or dry red wine (*can sub ocean spray cran-grape if desired)
• 1 tsp

  minced garlic
• 1 tsp

  salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp

  pepper, or to taste
• 2

  bay leaves
• 1/4 c

  dried thyme, crush with fingers when adding
• 3 lb

  lamb (can sub stewing beef) cut chunky bite-sized
• 1/4 c

  olive oil
• 2 can

  beef broth or consommé
• 18-20

  peeled sweet baby carrots (or 6 regular), sliced thickly
• 1

  extra large onion, diced
• 4-6 md

  yukon gold or red potatoes, cut large bite-sized
• 2 Tbsp

  cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp

  cold water