Lamb Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 or 3 lb. lamb cubes with bone
1/2 gal. boiling water
salt and pepper to taste
8 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
4 stalks celery, diced
chopped parsley
flour or cornstarch to thicken

Preparation

Place meat in brazier; season with salt and pepper.
Cover with water.
Place over high heat and bring to boil.
Stir and boil 5 to 8 minutes.
Remove scum.
With a clean, damp towel, wipe residue from inside of pot.
Simmer 1 hour.
Wash and drain vegetables.
Add boiling water to meat; add vegetables.
Season with salt, pepper and parsley.
Cover; bring to boil.
Reduce to simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
Thicken with flour or cornstarch. Serve.