IRISH STEW

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This satisfying stew from Lois Glezer of Standish, Maine is chock-full of potatoes, turnips, carrots and lamb. Served with Irish soda bread, it makes a hearty St. Patrick's Day meal. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lamb stew meat
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups water
2 cups sliced peeled potatoes
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1 small turnip, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each dried marjoram, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown lamb in oil over medium-high heat. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Add the potatoes, onion, carrot, turnip and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, milk and, if desired, browning sauce until smooth; stir into stew. Add parsley. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges