Australian-Irish Shepherd's Stew by Sy

Skipper/Sy's Note:

This is a wonderful Lamb Stew from the land "Down Under." I added some Turnips which will give it an Irish touch! Both Ireland and Australia/Oz have similar dishes! The original recipe can be found at; http://www.australian-lamb.com/recipeslamb?RID=147&MID=5

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 shoulder lamb chops , de-boned & cubed
• seasoned flour , blend
• ½ cup flour
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ¼ tablespoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (24 ounce) canchicken stock or 1 (24 ounce) can beef stock
• 1 medium carrot , cut into bite size pieces
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 celery ribs , chopped
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary , chopped
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme , chopped
• ¼ tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 medium russet potatoes , cut into bite size pieces
• 2 turnips , cut into bite size pieces
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables

Directions:

1. Combine the seasoned flour ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Dust lamb.
3. Heat olive oil in skillet.
4. Brown meat over high heat for 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove meat, discard fat and place meat in large pot (clean pot).
6. Add chicken/beef stock, carrots, onions, celery, rosemary, thyme and parsley.
7. Cover, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour.
8. Add potatoes, and simmer for 15 more minutes; don't over cook the potatoes and turnips.
9. Remove lid.
10. Add blended flour and water.
11. Add Mixed Vegetables.
12. Simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes.
13. Season to taste and serve.