Skillet Lamb Stew


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1½ pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 medium onions, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cups beef broth*
  • 3 medium potatoes, pared and thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon marjoram leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas, broken apart

Directions

  1. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown meat well.
  2. Drain off fat.
  3. Add onions; cook and stir until tender.
  4. Pour broth over meat and onions.
  5. Cover; simmer 2 hours.
  6. Stir in potatoes and seasonings.
  7. Cover; simmer 30 minutes.
  8. Skim off excess fat.
  9. Stir in peas; cover and cook 10 minutes longer.

* Beef broth can be made by dissolving 2 beef bouillon cubes in 2 cups boiling water, or use canned beef broth (bouillon).