British & Irish

Irish Stew

Name: Irish Stew
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: British & Irish
Ingredients: 1kg lamb shoulder chops (bone-in for flavor); 1kg floury potatoes (peeled; half sliced; half chunked); 3 large carrots (thickly sliced); 2 large onions (thickly sliced); 1 liter chicken or lamb stock; 1 sprig fresh thyme; fresh parsley (chopped)

Tender lamb, waxy potatoes, and sweet carrots slow-simmered until the broth turns silky and the flavors meld into something deeply restorative.

120 minutes

Serves 9

Dinner

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Prepare the lamb: Trim excess fat from the lamb chops, but leave the bones in for a richer broth. Season generously with salt and pepper.

2
Layer the base: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, arrange a layer of the sliced potatoes, followed by the onions and carrots.
3
Add the meat: Place the lamb chops over the vegetable layer. Top with the thyme sprig and the remaining chunked potatoes.
4
Add the liquid: Pour the stock into the pot. The liquid should just barely cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
5
Simmer slowly: Reduce the heat to very low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours. Do not stir, as you want the sliced potatoes at the bottom to break down and naturally thicken the stew.
6
Serve: Check that the meat is tender and falling off the bone. Remove bones if desired, garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley, and serve piping hot in deep bowls.

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