Ingredients:

2 – 3lbs. Lamb Shoulder, cut into 11⁄2-inch chunks (trim excess fat)
 2 tbsp olive oil
 Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 1 large onion, chopped
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
 4 cups beef or lamb stock
 1 cup Apple Chardonnay “Fine As Wine” BBQ Sauce
 2 bay leaves
 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh)
 4 carrots, cut into chunks
 3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)
 Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Brown the lamb:
    o Season lamb with salt and pepper.
    o In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high
    heat.
    o Sear the lamb in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  1. Sauté aromatics:
    o In the same pot, lower heat to medium.
    o Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
    o Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another minute.
  2. Build the base:
    o Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to coat the onions and garlic.
    o Slowly add Apple Chardonnay “Fine As Wine” BBQ Sauce, scraping up any
    browned bits.
    o Pour in the stock, then return the lamb to the pot.
  3. Add herbs and simmer:
    o Add bay leaves and thyme.
    o Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low.
    o Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  4. Add vegetables:
    o Stir in carrots and potatoes.
    o Cover and continue to simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until lamb and
    veggies are fork tender.
  5. Final touch:
    o Stir in peas and cook for 5 more minutes.
    o Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve:
    o Garnish with chopped parsley.
    o Serve with crusty bread.