Lang's Irish Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb lamb stew meat
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 4 carrots (chopped)
• 1 tsp each thyme & basil
• 4 parsnips (chopped)
• 1 tsp each salt & pepper
• 4 potatoes (diced)
• 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic (diced)
• 1 cup each red wine & water

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over med/high heat olive oil and brown lamb meat for 3 to 5 min.
2. Remove meat from pan and set aside.
3. Drop the butter into the pan and allow it to melt then add onions, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and garlic.
4. Stir frequently to keep from burning.
5. After 8 to 10 minutes add thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Stir to coat with spices.
6. Then add Worcestershire sauce and stir 30 seconds then add red wine and water.
7. Return the meat to the pan and cover, turn heat down to low.
8. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.