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Colcannon Irish Stew
150 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
700 kcalCalories
40 gProtein
40 gCarbs
45 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

Colcannon Irish Stew

60% authentic · Irish

A creative twist on Irish stew, incorporating the flavors of colcannon (mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage and butter) into the stew itself.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Lamb shoulder, cut into chunks1 kg
  • Potatoes, peeled and quartered1 kg
  • Onions, chopped2 large
  • Leeks, white and light green parts, sliced2 medium
  • Lamb stock1 liter
  • Kale or Savoy cabbage, finely shredded200g
  • Butter100g
  • Milk100ml
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Wateras needed

Steps

  1. 1

    Brown the lamb chunks in a large pot. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add onions and leeks to the pot and sauté until softened.

  3. 3

    Return lamb to the pot. Add the quartered potatoes and lamb stock. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1.5 hours, or until lamb is tender.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, boil the remaining 500g of potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk. Stir in the shredded kale/cabbage and season.

  6. 6

    Remove about half the cooked potatoes from the stew. Mash them with the kale mixture to create the colcannon base.

  7. 7

    Stir the colcannon mixture back into the stew. Simmer for another 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

  8. 8

    Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

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