Traditional Irish Stew

* Exported from MasterCook *

TRADITIONAL IRISH STEW

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder -- trimmed and cut
into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme -- crumbled
6 cups chicken broth
3 pounds boiling potatoes -- peeled and quartered
1 large onion -- finely chopped
1 pound carrots -- peeled and cut into
1/2-inch pieces
6 stalks celery -- trimmed and ribs
cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil

In a 7- to 8-quart kettle simmer lamb, parsley, thyme, and salt and pepper
to taste in 4 cups broth, covered, 1 1/2 hours. To lamb mixture add
potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and remaining 2 cups broth and simmer,
covered, 1 hour.

In a small bowl whisk together flour and oil until smooth and stir into
simmering stew until well incorporated. Simmer stew, uncovered, until
thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings



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NOTES : (Recipes adapted from Gourmet Magazine)