Irish Lamb and Turnip Stew

Name: Irish Lamb and Turnip Stew
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 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

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Chef April Bloomfield finishes this simple stew with lots of fresh parsley and mint. Slideshow: More Hearty Stew Recipes

By April Bloomfield

Updated on March 1, 2015

Irish Lamb and Turnip Stew — Parsley and mint add fresh flavor to this simple stew. Photo: © Christina Holmes

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

Yield:

8

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Make Ahead

The stew can be refrigerated for 3 days.

Suggested Pairing

Earthy, spicy Côtes du Rhône.