Delicious Lamb Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
3 Tbsp. oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp. crushed bay leaves
4 c. water
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can green beans, drained
3 Tbsp. flour
3/4 c. cold water

Preparation

In a large pot with cover, brown meat on all sides in oil. Add onion, garlic and bay leaves while lamb is browning.
Add water, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
Add carrots and potatoes; simmer 30 minutes longer.
Add green beans; continue to simmer while preparing to thicken gravy.
Blend flour and cold water; pour slowly into stew, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Simmer 5 to 10 minutes longer, if needed, to achieve desired consistency.
Serves 6.