Burgoo

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef shank, trimmed of excess fat
2 pounds lamb shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken, cut into 1/8's
Essence, recipe follows
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium onions, quartered plus 2 cups chopped onions
4 whole cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, plus 2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 medium fresh hot red pepper, quartered
2 bay leaves
3 quarts water
6 slices bacon, diced
2 cups medium diced carrots
1 cup medium diced green bell peppers
2 cups canned peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup fresh lima beans
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 cups fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

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