Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 medium onions, chopped

3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 teaspoons fresh thyme

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

6 medium russet potatoes, peeled

3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

1/2 teaspoon Homemade Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

8 medium carrots, sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces

1/4 cup pearl barley

1/4 cup heavy cream

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent. Add lamb shoulder and thyme; season with salt and pepper.

Slice two of the potatoes and add to pot, along with chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce. Halve remaining 4 potatoes and add to pot; stir to combine. Cover and transfer to oven. Bake for 1 hour.

Remove from oven and add carrots, barley, and heavy cream. Cover and return to oven. Bake until lamb and barley are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley before serving.