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Traditional Irish Stew Recipe

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    6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds Lamb Shoulder, cut into large chunks
  • 1 1/2 pounds Carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 pounds Potato, diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds Onion, diced
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 5 cups Beef Stock
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. Add oil to a large heavy pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown the lamb on all sides, remove and set aside.
  3. Add the carrots, potatoes and onions to the pan and cook slightly, coating with the fat and juices from the lamb.
  4. Add the lamb back to the pan along with the thyme and parsley.
  5. Add the beef stock, salt and pepper. Partially cover with a lid and cook on a low simmer for 2 hours.
  6. After 2 hours remove the what’s left of the thyme and parsley sprigs and the bay leaf. Serve warm.
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