Recipe of the Week: Traditional Welsh Mutton Stew

The following recipe for Traditional Welsh Mutton Stew is from reader E.J.:

Ingredients
  • 2-1⁄2 lbs of boned mutton or lamb.
  • 4 large potatoes
  • 2 large onions
  • 4 medium carrots
  • 1 sprig of fresh parsley
  • 2 cups water
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper  to taste)
Directions
  1. Cut the meat into large chunks.
  2. Peel the vegetables and cut into thick slices.
  3. Chop the parsley.
  4. Choose a pot with a well-fitting lid and place 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.
notes
  1. This stew may also be made with lamb, in which case it requires only 1-1/2 hours cooking time.
  2. Can be made in a crock pot to let it cook all day or even overnight, it lets the flavors blend extra well.
  3. If using mutton it is best to let it cook on low for 8 hours, with lamb only 5 hours is needed.

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