Irish Stew

Amount

 Measure

 Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2

 pounds

 lamb shank -- cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

1

 tablespoon

 olive oil

1/2

 teaspoon

 salt

1/4

 teaspoon

 black pepper

1

 large

 onion -- sliced

2

 large

 carrots -- sliced

3

 large

 Yukon Gold potatoes -- cubed

1

 cup

 leeks -- chopped

1

 teaspoon

 dried thyme

2

 cups

 low sodium beef broth

Heat oil over medium high in Dutch oven. Add meat and brown on all sides.

Add onions and carrots. Cook for a couple of minutes.

Add salt, pepper, thyme, and beef broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover and simmer for an hour. Check meat if not tender simmer until tender.

Add potatoes and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Add leeks. Simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender.

Makes 6 servings.

Per Serving: 342 Calories; 19g Fat (49.9% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 81mg Cholesterol; 275mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.

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