P.j. Moriarty’s Irish Stew

Layers of potatoes, onions and lamb make up this simple but tasty meal.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
•  salt
•  fresh ground pepper
• 1  lb onion, thinly sliced
• 3  lbs stewing lamb, cut into cubes
• 1  quart water or 1  quart  beef stock
•  chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. Line the bottom of an enameled cast iron casserole with a layer of sliced potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Add a layer of onions and seasonings, then a layer of lamb. Continue layering, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper. End with a layer of potatoes.
2. Pour in the water or stock and bring rapidly to a boil.
3. Skim the surface of the stew, then lower heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
4. Sprinkle stew with fresh chopped parsley and serve from the casserole. Serves 6.
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