Irish Stew

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 lb. lamb, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 large carrots, cleaned and sliced
• 2 parsnips, cleaned and sliced
• 3 lbs. potatoes, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cups chicken broth*
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 5 bay leaves
• 1/4 barley

Directions

Brown onions and lamb in vegetable oil. When almost browned, add carrots, parsnips and potatoes; saute 5 minutes. Add brown sugar, stir and continue to saute until vegetables are glazed. Place mixture in large oven-proof casserole dish; add remaining ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
*Vegetable broth or water may be substituted.