This very simple Irish stew recipe was originally a white stew made with an economical mutton cut. Nowadays, carrots are often added for colour and flavour and lamb has replaced the mutton.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
– 1 kg/2 lb 4 oz middle neck of lamb, trimmed and cut into chunks
– 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
– 2 carrots, sliced
– 2 onions, sliced
– 500 ml/18 fl oz water
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper
– Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3.
2. Layer the meat, potatoes, carrots and onions in a casserole dish, adding salt and pepper to each layer and finishing with a layer of potatoes.
3. Add the water, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook in the preheated oven for at least 2 hours.
To Serve:
Serve in warmed bowls, garnished with parsley.
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