Go Back
–+ servings
Traditional Irish Stew Photo

Traditional Irish Stew Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Traditional Irish Stew is simple and incredibly flavorful. A meal of complete comfort.
5 from 32 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6
Calories 626 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 pounds Lamb Shoulder cut into large chunks
  • 1 1/2 pounds Carrot peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 pounds Potato diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds Onion diced
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 5 cups Beef Stock
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to a large heavy pan over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the lamb on all sides, remove and set aside.
  • Add the carrots, potatoes and onions to the pan and cook slightly, coating with the fat and juices from the lamb.
  • Add the lamb back to the pan along with the thyme and parsley.
  • Add the beef stock, salt and pepper. Partially cover with a lid and cook on a low simmer for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours remove the what’s left of the thyme and parsley sprigs and the bay leaf. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 1754mgFiber: 10gSugar: 12g
Keyword Comfort Food, Dinners, Family Meals and Snacks, Irish, Lamb, St. Patrick's Day, Stews
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!