Irish Stew

• 2 lb. potatoes, peeled
• 1 lb. neck or breast of mutton, trimmed

Leave small potatoes whole, and cut large ones into quarters. Prepare the other vegetables. Cut meat into pieces. Place all the vegetables and meat in a saucepan, with the potatoes on top. Season with salt and pepper. Add the water, bring to boil, remove surface fat and cover. Simmer gently for 1½-2 hours or until the meat is tender. Pile the meat, onions and carrots in the centre of a hot serv