Chunky Lamb Stew

2 large Celery stalks, chopped.
1 large Onion, chopped.
3 Medium Carrots.
3 large Potatoes
.3 Medium Turnips.
1 lb Lean lamb for stew, cut into 1” cubes.
1 tablespoon of Veg. oil.
1 tablespoon of Soy sauce
.1 teaspoon of Sugar.
teaspoon of Salt.
teaspoon of Gravy Powder.
2 tablespoons of All Purpose flour.
2 tablespoons of grated Lemon peel.
1 tablespoon of chopped Parsley.
1 can Stewed tomatoes.
1 can Beef broth.
1 packet of Frozen Peas(10 oz.).
Cut carrots diagonally into 3/4” chunks. Peel and cut potatoes and turnips into 1 1/2” chunks. Remove any fat from the lamb. In a 5 quart dutch oven over a med-high heat, cook the lamb in a small amount of hot oil, sprinkled with salt, until lamb is browned on all sides. With a slotted spoon, remove lamb to bowl. Cook the celery and onion in the remaining juices until lightly browned. Return lamb to Dutch oven; stir in the can of stewed tomatoes, beef broth, and 1 cup water. Over a high heat, bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes. After the lamb has cooked 25 min., add the potatoes, carrots, turnips, soy sauce, sugar and Gravy Powder; over high heat, heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 min or until meat and vegetables are tender. In a cup mix the flour and 2 tbs. water until mixed. Stir the flour mixture into meat and vegetables; cook over med-high heat until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the peas; heat through. Sprinkle with lemon peel and chopped parsley to serve.

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