Rachel Allen's Irish Stew

Name: Rachel Allen's Irish Stew
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European, Irish
Ingredients: 3 carrots, cut into thick slices at an angle, or 12 small baby carrots, scrubbed and left whole; 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp snipped fresh chives; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 400 milliliters 2/3 cups lamb stock, chicken stock, or water; 12 mediums 12 baby onions, or 3 to 4 medium onions, cut into quarters through the root, which should keep the wedges intact; 2 kgs 1/3 pounds mutton or lamb chops from the neck or shoulder, still on the bone, cut about 3/4 inch (1.5cm) thick; 8 potatoes, peeled, and halved if very large; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Sprig thyme

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Rachel Allen's Irish Stew It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for st. patrick day. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

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Cut the chops in half, but keep the bones intact as they will give great flavor.

Heat the olive oil in a medium to large Dutch oven or flameproof casserole. Toss in the meat and cook for a minute on both sides, until nice and brown.

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Remove the meat and set aside.

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Add the carrots and onions to the hot oil and cook for a couple of minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Return the meat to the pot.

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Seasoning

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Onion

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Cooking Oil

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Add the stock and bring to a boil.

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Put the potatoes in, season again with salt and pepper, and place a sprig of thyme on top.

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Thyme

Cover and bake in the oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the meat is very tender. When it is cooked, pour off the cooking liquid and allow it to sit for a minute until the fat floats to the top; adding a cube of ice will help speed this up. Spoon off the fat and pour the juices back over the stew.

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