Irish Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Place lamb in two layers around inside rim of an oval dish, about 10 by 8 by 3 inches.
2. 2
   Mound carrots, onions, potatoes and turnips in center.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Add water.
5. 5
   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
6. 6
   Cook at 100 percent power for 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from oven.
8. 8
   Prick plastic with the tip of a sharp knife to release steam.
9. 9
   Uncover dish carefully.
10. 10
    Stir well, making sure any uncooked pieces of meat are on top.
11. 11
    Stir in peas.
12. 12
    Recover dish with a fresh piece of plastic.
13. 13
    Cook at 100 percent power for 5 minutes.
14. 14
    Remove from oven.
15. 15
    Prick plastic and remove.
16. 16
    Stir in mint and serve immediately, or allow stew to mellow overnight and add mint after reheating from room temperature for 5 minutes.
17. 17
    If you are reheating from the refrigerator, it will take 10 minutes.