Recipe: Hearty Irish Lamb Stew [edit]

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Yield: 4 servings

[edit] Ingredients

3

pounds Lean lamb meat, (from the neck or shoulder) trimmed of all fat

6

medium Sized Irish potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼ inch slices

4

medium Onions, peeled and cut into ¼ inches slices

1

Bay leaf

½

teaspoon tsp Dry thyme, or 1 chopped fresh thyme

4

cups Water or stock, ( chicken or beef)

2

tablespoons Oil

2

tablespoons Flour

2

Cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

cup Diced carrots

1

cup Dry white wine, optional

Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

[edit] Preparation

Step 1

1.In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat oil. Coat lamb meat with flour and brown in oil on all sides. Remove meat from pot.

Step 2

2.In hot pot add onions, garlic, and thyme. Saute until onions are soft.

Step 3

3.Return browned meat to the pot, adding potatoes, bay leaf, wine and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to the lowest possible point, cover tightly and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is fork tender. Correct seasoning with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Chefs Secret: The key to making a great stew is keeping the pot covered. Don't keep opening the pot.

Step 4

Check and stir the stew every 35 minutes or so to make sure there is enough liquid. Add water or stock as needed.

Step 5

Serve: On a cold night with freshly made Irish Soda Bread

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