Traditional Irish Stew

Ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1½ tbsp minced fresh parsley leaves
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 lbs boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 6 stalks celery, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
  

Method

1. In a 7- to 8-quart pot simmer lamb, parsley, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in 4 cups broth, covered, 1 1/2 hours.
2. To lamb mixture add potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and remaining 2 cups broth and simmer, covered, 1 hour.
3. In a small bowl whisk together flour and oil until smooth and stir into simmering stew until well incorporated. 
4. Simmer stew, uncovered, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with Irish Soda Bread and Enjoy!
   

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