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Irish Stew

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  • Author: Mollyyeh
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A traditional Irish stew made with tender lamb, root vegetables, and hearty seasonings, perfect for a comforting and warming meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 cups beef or lamb stock
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 leek, cleaned and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown the lamb pieces in batches until all sides are seared. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add onions, leeks, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Return the lamb to the pot and add the stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, covered.
  6. Add the carrots and potatoes. Continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables and meat are tender.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Remove the bay leaf, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mash a few potatoes into the broth before serving.
  • Stew tastes better the next day as flavors develop further.
  • Can substitute beef for lamb if preferred.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg