A classic, hearty Irish stew made with tender lamb and vegetables that is perfect for a comforting meal.
Irish Stew
A classic, hearty Irish stew made with tender lamb and vegetables that is perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for browning
- 1 kg lamb shoulder cut into chunks
- 3 large onions sliced
- 5 carrots peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 kg potatoes peeled and quartered
- 4 cups beef or lamb stock
- 2 sprigs thyme fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add lamb shoulder chunks and brown on all sides.
- Once browned, remove lamb from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Return the lamb to the pot and add carrots, potatoes, and stock.
- Add thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg
This stew is fantastic! The lamb was super tender and the flavors were perfect! Definitely going to make it again. 🍲
Really? I thought it was kinda bland. Maybe I didn’t cook it long enough? My stew just didn’t have that pop!
I totally agree! This stew is a game changer. The tender lamb really makes it special. I’m thinking of adding some garlic next time!