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Traditional Irish Stew the Bailey
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Minutes
Ready In: 22 Minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
3 lbs 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 lbs boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 lb carrot, 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
Directions:
1. 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.
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com