Gordon Ramsay Lamb Stew (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 kg lamb shoulder, cut into chunks.
02 - Salt and black pepper.
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
04 - 2 onions, chopped.
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced.
06 - 2 carrots, peeled and chopped.
07 - 2 celery stalks, chopped.
08 - 300g small potatoes, halved.
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
10 - 750ml beef or lamb stock.
11 - Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs.
12 - 2 bay leaves.
13 - 150g peas.

# Instructions:

01 - Season lamb with salt and pepper. Brown in batches in olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.
02 - In same pot, cook onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
03 - Return lamb to pot. Add tomato paste, potatoes, stock, and herbs. Simmer covered for 1.5 hours until lamb is tender.
04 - Add peas and cook 10 more minutes. Season to taste.

# Notes:

01 - Brown meat in batches for best results.
02 - Can be made ahead.