Classic Irish Stew

Name: Classic Irish Stew
Ingredients: 8 large potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces; 6 large onions, sliced into 1/4 inche pieces; 4 lbs lean boneless lamb, cut into 2 inch cubes 4 tsp salt; 4 teaspoons ground black pepper; 12 teaspoon dried thyme

5 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

8 large potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces
6 large onions, sliced into 1/4 inche pieces
4 lbs lean boneless lamb, cut into 2 inch cubes 4 tsp salt
4 teaspoons ground black pepper
12 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1

In a large stewpot or dutch oven,make a solid layer on bottom with half of the potatoes.
2

Layer half the onions on top of this.
3

Arrange all the lamb over the onions.
4

Sprinkle salt, pepper and thyme over top of all.
5

Cover with remaining onions and potatoes.
6

Pour in enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil.
7

Simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
8

Check pot frequently and add more water if liquid has simmered away.