irishstew1

Servings: 6 – 8

Prep time: about 20 minutes

Cook time: 5 hours ( high) / 10 hours (low)

What You Need:

  • 2 pounds boneless lamb cubed, browned, and drained
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 small onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca (optional – see Note)
  • 10 ounces frozen peas

What You Do:

  1. Sprinkle browned lamb cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. Place lamb in the crockpot along with water, bay leaf, carrots, onions, potatoes, and tapioca.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours (or high for 5 hours), adding peas to the stew during the last hour (or half hour.).