Luck O’ the Irish Stew
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Susan Nicholson-Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Serves 4 peopleCategories: chili, chowder, stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless lamb or boneless beef chuck roast, well trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
- 4 cups lower-sodium beef broth
- 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
- 6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup flour
- Coarse salt to taste
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine meat, broth, onions, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to boil; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 45 minutes; skim fat. Add potatoes, carrots, thyme and basil. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover, and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.
- In a small bowl, stir together water and flour. Add to stew. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Season to taste with salt and additional pepper.