1 1/2 kg stewing lamb or mutton
1 1/2 tbsp margarine or butter
4 tbsp flour seasoned with s & p
3 large onions, peeled and sliced
8 potatoes, sliced thickly
2 1/2 cup warm beef stock
2 tsp melted margarine or butter
1 tsp caraway seed in muslin bag
1 slice streaky bacon
Directions
Melt margarine or butter, saute meat and onions together. Alternate
layers of meat and onions with sliced potatoes in a casserole dish,
finishing with a layer of potatoes. Brush potatoes with melted
margarine or butter and top with chopped bacon. Place a bag of
caraway seeds on top. Pour over stock. Cover dish and place in a low
to medium oven for approximately 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
For the last 20 minutes remove cover to allow potatoes to turn golden
and bacon to crisp. Remove caraway seeds prior to serving.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Lamb; Meat
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