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