Irish stew

Ingredients

• 1 kg lamb neck or shoulder, chunked
• 1 kg potatoes, half diced, half sliced
• 3 onions, sliced
• 3 carrots, chunked
• 1 litre lamb stock
• Fresh thyme
• Parsley to finish
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Brown the lamb in batches and set aside.

2. 2

   Soften the onions, then return the lamb with carrots, diced potatoes, thyme and stock.

3. 3

   Simmer gently, covered, for 1 hour — the diced potato breaks down and thickens it.

4. 4

   Lay the sliced potatoes on top, cover and cook another 45 minutes until tender.

5. 5

   Season well and scatter with parsley.