Simple Irish Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the meat into good size chunks.
2. 2
   Peel the vegetables and slice thickly.
3. 3
   Chop the parsley.
4. 4
   Choose a pot with a well-fitting lid and put in the ingredients in layers, starting and finishing with potatoes.
5. 5
   Pour in the water and season to taste.
6. 6
   Cover and put on a very low heat for about 2 1/2 hours until the meat is tender and the potatoes have thickened the liquid.
7. 7
   The dish may also be made with lamb, in which case it requires only 1 1/2 hours cooking time.
8. 8
   I prefer to make this in a crock pot and let cook all day or over night, it lets the flavors blend extra well.
9. 9
   If using mutton let cook on low for 8 hours, with lamb only 5 hours will make an excellent stew.