Southern Recipes

Irish Stew Recipe

Here's an old recipe for Irish Stew. No, it's not Southern, but we had to include something for the Irish on St. Patricks Day. If you are not fond of lamb feel free to substitute beef but don't tell your Irish friends.

Ingredients

* 3 lbs lamb, shoulder chops, breast
* 2 large potatoes for each person
* 2 midium onions per person, thickly sliced
* 1 or 2 carrots per person
* 1 tsp. thyme
* 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
* 1 bay leaf
* Salt to taste
* Water or broth to cover

Directions

1. Arrange lamb in alternating layers with potatoes, onions and carrots in a large stew pot.
2. Add the seasonings and just cover with water or broth.
3. Cover pot and simmer on top of stove for 1-2 hours or until meat is tender.
4. Taste for seasoning and add if needed.
Serves 4-6.