Irish Stew

Ingredients

• 1 None leg of lamb (1.8kg) loosened from bone and cut into pieces
• 40 g smoked streaky bacon, diced
• 600 g carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices
• 1 kg potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
• 250 g onions, cut into slices
• 1 bunch fresh or 2 tbsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp oil
• 3/4 litres instant vegetable stock