Irish Stew Recipe

 Irish Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

1 kg (2.2 lb) lamb shoulder, cut into chunks

2 tbsp plain flour

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 parsnips, peeled and sliced

4 potatoes, peeled and chopped

3 cups beef or lamb stock

2 bay leaves

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

Toss lamb pieces in flour, salt, and pepper until well coated.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in batches, then set aside.

In the same pot, add onions and cook until softened.

Return lamb to the pot and add carrots, parsnips, and potatoes.

Pour in the stock and add bay leaves. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until lamb and vegetables are tender.

Season to taste and sprinkle with parsley before serving if desire