Modern Irish Stew

Name: Modern Irish Stew
Ingredients: 12 lamb chops; 1 lb baby onion; 1 1/2 lbs tiny new potatoes; 9 ounces baby carrots; 6 sprigs thyme; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups lamb stock; salt & freshly ground black pepper; parsley, chopped; chives, chopped

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

12 lamb chops
1 lb baby onion
1 1/2 lbs tiny new potatoes
9 ounces baby carrots
6 sprigs thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups lamb stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
parsley, chopped
chives, chopped

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F Brown the chops in a non-stick frying pan, then layer up in a large flameproof casserole with the vegetables and thyme, seasoning between layers.
2

Pour off the excess fat from the frying pan and add the flour. Stir well to make a paste, then cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the stock to make a smooth sauce and bring to the boil.
3

Pour the liquid over the meat and vegetables and bring to a simmer on the hob. Cover and cook in the lower half of the oven for 2 hours or until the lamb is tender.
4

Garnish with the freshly chopped herbs and serve with green vegetables, if wished.