Modern Irish Stew

This is a nice easy recipe.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 12  lamb chops
• 500  g  baby onions
• 750  g  baby new potatoes
• 270  g  baby carrots
• 3  sprigs  lemon thyme
• 2  tablespoons plain flour
• 600  ml lamb stock
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
•  chopped parsley, and (to garnish)
•  chives (to garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas 4. 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 Savoy cabbage, if wished.