Lyons Family Cookbook

Irish Stew

2 1/2

tsp

salt

3/4

tsp

thyme

1/4

tsp

ground black pepper

6

potatoes, medium, quartered & cut into 1/2" slices

3

carrots, sliced

2

Spanish onions, large, thinly sliced

2 1/2

lbs

lamb for stew (from leg, cut into 1" pieces)

2

cup

water

2

Tbs

fresh parsley, chopped

1

Mix salt, thyme, and pepper.

2

In large sauce pot, layer potatoes, carrots,onions, lamb, and a sprinkling of salt mixture. Continue layering, ending with potatoes.

3

Add water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until lamb is tender.

4

Skim off any excess fat.

5

Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley.