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Relevant beer types:  Ale


Ingredients:  
    1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
    1-1/2 pounds lean boneless lamb, cut into 1-1/2-inch squares 1/2-inch thick (or boneless chuck)
    1 medium onion, chopped
    3 cups low sodium chicken broth
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
    1 bay leaf
    6 whole new red potatoes (5 ounces each)
    15 ounces small onions, peeled
    1 cup Irish ale or beer
    1 teaspoon salt
    2 Tablespoon cornstarch
    Chopped parsley
    6 slices Italian bread (1 ounce each), optional


Preparation:
In a large heavy saucepan, heat 1/2 of the oil. Add 1/2 of the lamb or beef and cook until well browned on one side, 5-7 minutes. Stir and cook 1 minute longer; remove meat and set aside. Add the remaining oil, the lamb (or beef), and the chopped onion to the pan and cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Return the first batch of meat to the pan. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add thyme and bay leaf; lower heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour. Add potatoes, onions, ale, and salt. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. To thicken stew, add cornstarch to 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Add to simmering stew; stir gently until thickened. Garnish with parsley. Serve Irish stew with bread, if desired. Yield: 6 servings Serving (with 1 slice of bread) provides: 1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 3 proteins, 2 breads (if served without bread, subtract 1 bread). Per serving: With bread: 409 calories, 29 g protein, 9 g fat, 644 mg sodium. Without bread: 332 calories, 27 g protein, 8 g fat, 478 mg sodium.


Preparation Time:  20 min


Cooking Time:  2 h


Source:  http://homecooking.about.com


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