Irish Lamb Stew

Name: Irish Lamb Stew
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 3 pounds boneless lamb stew meat (preferably shoulder), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower; 2 1/4 cups water; 1 large onion, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) dark beer; 1 1/2 pounds medium new potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 pound carrots, cut 1/2 inch thick diagonally; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

December 22, 2011

WHY IT’S LIGHT Lamb is naturally tender and flavorful; shoulder meat is leaner than other cuts (such as loin or sirloin chops). You may substitute any other lean cut of meat, such as cubed beef chuck, pork shoulder, or boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

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