Recipe: Irish Harvest Lamb Stew

IRISH HARVEST LAMB STEW
Makes 24 servings

6 pounds American Lamb cubes
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 1/4 pounds onions, small dice
1/2 cup flour
3 quarts water or lamb broth
1/4 cup salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds potatoes, medium dice
1 pound turnips, medium dice
1 1/2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

In a large pot, saute meat and onion together in oil over low heat.

Add flour to make a roux and stir.. Add water or broth. Bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Skim top of stew occasionally with a ladle.

Add potatoes, turnips and carrots. Continue to simmer for approximately 30 minutes until meat and vegetables are tender.

Add chopped parsley and serve.

Source: American Lamb Board