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                          TRADITIONAL IRISH STEW

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Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cooking Live                     Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      pounds        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      pounds        boiling potatoes -- peeled and quartered
   1      large         onion -- finely chopped
   1      pound         carrots -- 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

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. To lamb mixture add
potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and remaining 2 cups broth and simmer,
covered, 1 hour.

In a small bowl whisk together flour and oil until smooth and stir into
simmering stew until well incorporated. Simmer stew, uncovered, until
thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings



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NOTES : (Recipes adapted from Gourmet Magazine)