Description
Hearty Irish Lamb Stew is a traditional Irish dish filled with tender lamb, hearty vegetables, and flavorful broth. This stew is perfect for a cozy night in or to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Lamb:
- 2 pounds lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup frozen peas
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef or lamb stock
- 1 cup Guinness stout (optional, can substitute with more stock)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Lamb: Toss the lamb cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Brown the Lamb: Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven, brown the lamb in batches, and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot, cook until softened.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, stock, Guinness, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until lamb is tender.
- Finish: Stir in peas, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, make the stew a day ahead and reheat before serving.
- Pair with crusty bread or Irish soda bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course, Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
