Entrée: Ireland – Traditional Irish Lamb Stew

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 2 hrs

Total 2 hrs 15 min

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 lb (450 g) fingerling potatoes, halved
3 ribs celery, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. **Brown the Lamb**: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the lamb cubes in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove lamb and set aside.

2. **Sauté Aromatics**: In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, and celery. Sauté until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. **Combine Ingredients**: Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add carrots, fingerling potatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.

4. **Simmer**: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

5. **Adjust Seasoning**: Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

6. **Serve**: Ladle the lamb stew into bowls and serve hot, preferably with fresh crusty bread on the side. Enjoy your traditional Irish lamb stew!