Simple Irish Stew

• 2 1/2 lbs boned mutton (lamb) or 2 1/2 lbs boned lamb
• 4 large potatoes
• 2 large onions
• 4 medium carrots
• 1 sprig fresh parsley
• 2 cups water
• salt
• pepper

1. Cut the meat into good size chunks.
2. Peel the vegetables and slice thickly.
3. Chop the parsley.
4. Choose a pot with a well-fitting lid and put in the ingredients in layers, starting and finishing with potatoes.
5. Pour in the water and season to taste.
6. Cover and put on a very low heat for about 2 1/2 hours until the meat is tender and the potatoes have thickened the liquid.
7. The dish may also be made with lamb, in which case it requires only 1 1/2 hours cooking time.
8. I prefer to make this in a crock pot and let cook all day or over night, it lets the flavors blend extra well.
9. If using mutton let cook on low for 8 hours, with lamb only 5 hours will make an excellent stew.

mutton, potatoes, onions, carrots, parsley, water, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-irish-stew-96748 (may not work)