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RCI-SP.003.0066.001

Irish Stew

Ireland is a traditional Irish dish made from lamb or mutton as well as potatoes, onions and parsl

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • (1.1kg) boned mutton
    lb
  • potatoes
    4 large
  • onions
    2 large
  • carrots
    3 or 4 medium
  • of parsley
    1 sprig
  • (480ml) water
    2 cups
  • salt and pepper
    1 unit

Method

1
Cut the meat into good size chunks. Peel the vegetables and slice thickly. Chop the parsley.
2
Choose a pot with a well-fitting lid and put in the ingredients in layers, starting and finishing with potatoes. Pour in the water and season to taste.
3
Cover and put on a very low heat for about 2½ hours until the meat is tender and the potatoes have thickened the liquid. The dish may also be made with lamb, in which case it requires only 1½ hours cooking time.