Irish Lamb and Turnip Stew

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the roux
• 3 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 2 small yellow onions, quartered
• 8 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• 3 small turnips, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 pound medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 8 fingerling potatoes (3/4 pound)
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• Chopped parsley and mint, for garnish
• Crusty bread, for serving

1. In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the 3 tablespoons of oil until shimmering.
2. Season the lamb with salt and pepper.
3. Working in 3 batches, cook the lamb over moderate heat until browned all over, about 8 minutes per batch.
4. Transfer to a large plate.
5. Add the onions to the casserole and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes; transfer to the plate.
7. Remove the casserole from the heat and add enough oil to make 6 tablespoons of fat.
8. Whisk in the flour, then return the casserole to the heat.
9. Add the wine and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, scraping the bottom of the casserole.
10. Stir in 4 cups of water along with the stock and whisk until smooth and simmering, then add the lamb and onion mixture and bring to a simmer.
11. Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is tender, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
12. Add the turnips, carrots and potatoes to the casserole and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
13. Stir in the heavy cream; season with salt and pepper.
14. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and mint.
15. Serve with crusty bread.

extravirgin olive oil, lamb shoulder, kosher salt, pepper, yellow onions, garlic, allpurpose, white wine, chicken stock, carrots, potatoes, heavy cream, parsley, crusty bread

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/irish-lamb-and-turnip-stew (may not work)