Lamb Stew
Serving: Serves 4 to 6
3 Pounds small Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
2 medium onions, (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and cut into thin half-moons
2 1/2 Pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 Teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 Teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme
3 Cups homemade lamb stock, or low -sodium store-bought chicken stock
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh curly- or flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees;. Cut 1 pound of the potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; spread them out in a large (5- to 6-quart) heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven. Layer half the onions on top of the potatoes.
Place lamb cubes on top of onions. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Add the thyme. Place remaining onions on top of lamb. Add the stock and 1 cup water.
Place whole potatoes on top of onions. Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cover with a tight-fitting lid; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Transfer to oven; cook, without stirring, 2 hours. Sprinkle with parsley.
