WEAR THE GREEN PADDY'S DAY IS NEAR SO LET'S HAVE A PARTY

CLASSIC IRISH STEW by CHEF DAN:


Serves 40

INGREDENTS:

8 pounds beef or lamb stew meat cut into 2 inch cubes

20 cups water, or more as needed

15 onions, cut into 2 inch pieces

16 potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces

15 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 a inch rounds

4 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces

2 rutabagas, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces

2 tablespoon dried thyme

4 teaspoons salt

1/4 cup white pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large stewpot add meat and water. Season with salt. Cover and soak the meat for 30 minutes at room temperature.

2. Add onions, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, thyme, rutabagas, thyme, and S&P.

3. Pour in water to have all the vegetables submerged. Over medium-high heat bring to a boil.

4. Simmer over low-heat for about 1/2 to 2 hours.

5. Check pot frequently and add more water if liquid has simmered away.

ENJOY DAN: hallelujah