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Irish stew

The trick to this one-pot is to use a cheaper cut of meat (see tip). You’ll skimp on price, but not flavour.

SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins COOK 2 hrs EASY

1 tbsp sunflower oil
200g smoked streaky bacon (preferably in one piece), skin removed, chopped into chunks
900g stewing lamb, cut into large chunks
5 medium onions, sliced
5 carrots, sliced
3 bay leaves small bunch of thyme
100g pearl barley
850ml lamb stock
6 medium potatoes, chopped into chunks small