Irish Stout Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lamb stew meat or lamb shoulder, cut into 2' pieces (grass fed is preferred)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
• 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 12 ounces bottle of dark stout beer
• 3 medium organic red potatoes, scrubbed well and quartered
• 2 cups good quality beef stock, homemade or store bought