Crock Pot Irish Stew

Name: Crock Pot Irish Stew
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 40 min
Yield: 4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless lamb; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 cups); 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1-1/2 cups); 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1-1/2 cups); 2 medium onions, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 3 cups beef broth

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"A good, hearty stew good for anytime of the year, but just perfect for St. Patrick's day. I think the recipe came from the crock pot cookbook included with cooker."

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Ready In:: 10hrs 40mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4-5

ingredients

1 lb boneless lamb
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 cups)
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1-1/2 cups)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1-1/2 cups)
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
¹⁄₄ cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
3 cups beef broth

directions

Cut lamb into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet brown pieces, half at a time, in hot oil. Drain well.
Meanwhile combine turnips, carrots, potatoes, onions, tapioca, salt, pepper and thyme in a 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 quart crock pot. Stir in browned lamb and beef broth.
Cover; cook on LO setting for 10-12 hours (or on HI setting for 5-6 hours).