Conan O'Brien's St. Patrick's Day Stew
2 C. carrot pieces, peeled
2 C. onion, thinly sliced
2 C. parsnip pieces, peeled
4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced (1/4 inch - 1/3 cm)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
2 lb. boneless lamb stew meat
12 oz. beef broth
4 C. cold water
3 T. flour
Fresh parsley, chopped
Preheat oven to 350�F.
In a heavy Dutch oven spread half the vegetables seasoned with salt,
pepper and half of the thyme. Place the meat on top, then add remaining
vegetables. Season again with salt and pepper and remaining thyme. Add
enough broth and water to barely cover the top layer of vegetables.
Cover and cook for 2 1/2 hours until the meat and potatoes are tender.
Remove meat and vegetables from the Dutch oven and keep warm.
In a small bowl, blend flour with enough water to make a paste. Stir
mixture into the hot broth in pot. Bring to a boil on stove-top burner.
Season with salt and pepper. Place the stew in large bowls, add sauce
and garnish with parsley. YIELD: 6 Servings
Per serving: 380 calories, 38 g protein, 9 g fat, 35 g carbohydrate |