P.j. Moriarty’s Irish Stew |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Layers of potatoes, onions and lamb make up this simple but tasty meal. Ingredients:
3 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced |
salt |
fresh ground pepper |
1 lb onion, thinly sliced |
3 lbs stewing lamb, cut into cubes |
1 quart water or 1 quart beef stock |
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Line the bottom of an enameled cast iron casserole with a layer of sliced potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Add a layer of onions and seasonings, then a layer of lamb. Continue layering, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper. End with a layer of potatoes.
2. Pour in the water or stock and bring rapidly to a boil.
3. Skim the surface of the stew, then lower heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
4. Sprinkle stew with fresh chopped parsley and serve from the casserole. Serves 6.
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