Jack'S Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb. boneless lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 1/2 c. red wine
• 1 lb. carrots
• 1 1/4 lb. small new potatoes
• parsley for garnish
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 12 medium yellow onions, peeled
• 12 medium whole mushrooms
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 1 large bay leaf