Lamb and Vegetable Stew (Comfort Food)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lamb shoulder, cubed
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup peas
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown lamb in olive oil in a large pot. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste.
3. Return lamb, add carrots, potatoes, thyme, and broth.
4. Simmer for 1.5 hours or until lamb is tender.
5. Stir in peas, cook 10 more minutes. Season to taste and serve.