Irish Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean boneless lamb, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 12 cups peeled turnips, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (2 medium)
• 1 12 cups carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (3 medium)
• 1 12 cups peeled potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (2 medium)
• 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
• 14 cup quick-cooking tapioca
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 14 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 3 cups beef broth