🇮🇪 Ireland recipe

Irish Stew

The undisputed national dish of Ireland, this stew traces its roots back centuries to when lamb, potatoes, and onions were the staples of rural kitchens. The beauty lies in its simplicity: bone-in lamb shoulder simmers low and slow until spoon-tender, releasing its flavor into a broth thickened naturally by the potatoes as they break down. Every family has their own recipe, but the best versions let the quality of the ingredients speak for themselves.

Prep30 mins
Cook2 hrs
Serves6
Difficultyeasy
Irish Stew, a Ireland dish

Ingredients

  • 1kg bone-in lamb shoulder, cut into large chunks
  • 1kg floury potatoes (such as Roosters), peeled and thickly sliced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick rounds
  • 2 large onions, thickly sliced
  • 1 litre lamb or chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
380
Protein
26 g
Carbs
28 g
Fat
16 g

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