Cawl/Irish Stew

Here's a recipe for my Irish Stew/Cawl - a nice warming dish for those winter evenings.

Serves 4 people (or more if extra veg is added)

1lb either lamb, pork or beef
4 large potatoes
2 carrots
1 parsnip
1 medium swede (or half a large one)
2 white turnips
1 leek
1 white onion

Cut the meat into bite sized cubes.
Peel and chop up the vegetables
Put all the ingredients into a large saucepan, add some salt, bring to the boil then lower to a gentle simmer and keep on the heat for at least 1 hour to make sure the meat is cooked through!

The longer it is left simmering the tastier it becomes as all the flavours mix together.

My mil used to leave her Irish Stew on from about 10am until dinner time about 5pm. It was yummy!