| | Irish Lamb Stew 3 pounds of boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes 1/2 cup of chopped onion 1 cup of diced potato 1 1/2 cups of young carrots, cut into 2 inch chunks 1 pound of white turnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup of fresh turnip (or spinach) leaves, washed and chopped 2 cups of small boiling onions or sliced onions 3 cups of potato, cut into quarters 1/4 teaspoon of powdered thyme salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup of chopped parsley |
| Place the lamb, chopped onion and diced potato into a stew pot and pour on boiling water to cover them. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour. With a fork, mash up the diced potato to thicken the gravy and then add the other vegetables, except the turnip leaves and parsley. Season with thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until everything is tender. Add the turnip greens and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley. Makes 6 servings
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