Lamb And Turnip Stew With Stout

Serves: 5

Ewell Douglas

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

45

Sweetness

46

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Tomato Puree

Directions:

1

Coat a wide, large heavy-bottomed pot with oil and heat over high heat

2

Toss 1/2 of the lamb cubes generously with salt and half of the flour

3

Add immediately to the hot oil and brown well on all sides

4

When the lamb is really brown on all sides, remove it from the pot and reserve

5

If the oil begins to smoke, lower the heat and continue

6

Repeat this process with the remaining lamb and flour

7

Put all the browned lamb on a plate

8

Remove the excess oil from the pot, add a little fresh oil and heat it over medium-high heat

9

Add the onions and celery and season with salt

10

Cook until the onions start to soften and are very aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes

11

Add the turnips, stir to combine and cook for 2 to 3 minutes

12

Return the lamb to the pan and add the tomato puree, stout, marjoram, and bay leaves

13

Stir to combine, taste for seasoning and adjust, if needed

14

Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat it to a simmer

15

Cover the pot halfway with a lid and simmer the stew for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, checking and stirring occasionally

16

Remove the lid during the last 15 to 20 minutes of the cooking time to allow the liquid to reduce and thicken

17

Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed (it probably will)

18

When it's done, the lamb will be tender and full-flavored but not falling apart or stringy

19

Discard the bay leaves and transfer to a serving bowl

20

Garnish with parsley and serve

21

That's a great craic!