Mutton Turnip And Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds mutton (breast or inferior cut)
• 1 egg-sized lump of butter
• Salt and pepper
• A few onions or shallots
• 1 pound turnips, sliced
• 1 pint water
• 2.5 to 3 pounds potatoes
• Thyme
• Bay leaves

Method

1. 1 Melt butter in an earthenware pan over heat until it colors slightly.
2. 2 Add cut mutton pieces, salt, pepper, and onions or shallots; brown the meat.
3. 3 Add sliced turnips and water; boil until turnips are tender.
4. 4 Add potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves; season moderately and cook gently until potatoes are tender.
5. 5 Remove meat, mash turnips and potatoes together, place meat on top, and serve.