very irish stew

Athens, GA
Updated on Mar 13, 2011

This is one of the recipes we make to celebrate St. Patricks Day. It's a tasty Irish stew.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lamb meat for stewing
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cups water (i use 2 cups of chicken broth and 2 of water)
  • 2 cups sliced potatoes, bakers are best for their floury texture.
  • 1 - med. onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrot
  • 1/2 cup cubed turnip
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of dried marjoram and thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley, fresh

How To Make very irish stew

  • Step 1
    In a Dutch oven, brown lamb in oil over medium-high heat. Add water and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Add the potatoes, onion, carrot, turnip and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth; stir into stew. Add parsley. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Step 4
    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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