Traditional Slow Cooker Irish Lamb Stew
A comforting traditional Irish stew features rich lamb, potatoes, turnips, carrots, and onions, prepared conveniently in a slow cooker.
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Instructions
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Brown lamb cubes in a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
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Meanwhile, cut turnips into 1/2-inch cubes, slice carrots into 1/2-inch rounds, coarsely chop the onion, and quarter the potatoes (peel optional).
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Transfer the browned lamb and all prepared vegetables to a slow cooker. Add salt, pepper, and enough water or stock to cover.
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Cook on low, covered, for 8 to 10 hours.
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Uncover and set the slow cooker to high.
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Whisk flour with 1/4 cup water to form a paste, then slowly stir it into the stew until thickened.
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Stir in parsley and serve.