IRISH COUNTRY STEW

[Susan]

IRISH COUNTRY STEW
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INGREDIENTS:
8 small Lamb Chops, Thawed
1 Salt And Pepper
1 tb Vegetable Oil
Parsley, Bay Leaves
Peppercorns, Thyme, Rosemary
1 lb Potatoes, 3 To 4 Medium
2 c Finely Shredded Cabbage
1 md Onion, Chopped
1 lg Leek White, Thin Sliced
12 sm White Onions
1 1/2 c Celery Stalks, Diced
1 1/2 c Peas
Chopped Fresh Parsley

DIRECTIONS:
Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in saucepan wide enough to hold
all chops in a single layer. Brown on both sides. Spoon off any melted fat and
add enough water to cover chops. Bring to a boil and add parsley, bay leaf,
peppercorns, thyme and rosemary enclosed in cheesecloth. Lower heat and simmer.
Meanwhile, peel potatoes and shape into bite sized rounds. Chop trimmings from
potatoes into small pieces. Add potatoes, trimmings, cabbage, onion,
well-rinsed leek, white onions and celery to chops and liquid. Simmer 20
minutes, then add peas. Add a little more water if needed during cooking.
Simmer 10 minutes more or until potatoes are tender. Garnish with parsley and
serve.
YIELD: 4 servings

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