Traditional Irish Stew the Bailey

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 6 stalks celery, trimmed and ribs cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

In a 7 to 8-quart kettle simmer lamb, parsley, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in 4 cups broth, covered, 1 1/2 hours. To lamb mixture add potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and remaining 2 cups broth and simmer, covered, 1 hour.

In a small bowl whisk together flour and oil until smooth and stir into simmering stew until well incorporated. Simmer stew, uncovered, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.