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Slow-Braised Irish Lamb Stew with Rosemary, Thyme, and Hearty Country Vegetables

A comforting, slow-braised Irish lamb stew flavored with fresh rosemary and thyme, loaded with hearty potatoes and carrots.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (900 g) lamb shoulder, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 large carrots, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1. Season the lamb cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. 2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. 4. Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir, cooking for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  5. 5. Slowly pour in the beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  6. 6. Return the browned lamb to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour.
  7. 7. Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots. Stir well, cover, and continue simmering for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the vegetables are tender and the lamb is very tender.
  8. 8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Irish

Nutrition

  • Calories: 552
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Protein: 37 g