Traditional Irish Stew
Traditional dish · Irish
A hearty and comforting classic Irish stew, made with lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and carrots, slow-cooked to perfection.
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Ingredients
- Lamb shoulder or neck, bone-in1 kg
- Potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped1 kg
- Onions, peeled and sliced3 large
- Carrots, peeled and thickly sliced4 medium
- Lamb or beef stock1 liter
- Fresh parsley, chopped1 bunch
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
Steps
- 1
Brown the lamb pieces in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Remove lamb and set aside.
- 2
Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Return the lamb to the pot. Add the chopped potatoes and sliced carrots.
- 4
Pour in the lamb or beef stock, ensuring the meat and vegetables are mostly submerged. Add water if needed.
- 5
Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2-3 hours, or until the lamb is very tender and the vegetables are soft.
- 7
Stir in most of the chopped parsley during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- 8
Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with remaining parsley.
