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Cozy Traditional Irish Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Meal

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A comforting and easy-to-make traditional Irish stew featuring tender lamb, hearty root vegetables, and fresh herbs simmered to perfection. Perfect for cozy meals and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 yellow onions, roughly chopped
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
  • 4 potatoes (Yukon Gold recommended), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 leek, cleaned and sliced (optional)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups beef or lamb stock
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Trim the lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes, peel and chop the carrots, potatoes, and onions, slice the leeks, and mince the garlic. This should take about 15 minutes.
  2. Sear the lamb: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lamb cubes in batches, browning all sides (about 5-7 minutes per batch). Set the browned lamb aside.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Lower heat to medium, add remaining butter, then toss in onions, leeks, and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add flour and coat: Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes to help thicken the stew.
  5. Combine and simmer: Return lamb to the pot, add carrots, potatoes, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Pour in stock until ingredients are just covered (about 4 cups). Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  6. Cook low and slow: Let stew simmer gently for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until lamb is fork-tender and potatoes are soft but intact. Add stock or water if stew reduces too much.
  7. Final touches: Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend. Slow cooker adaptation: after searing and sautéing, transfer to slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. If stew is too thin, mix a teaspoon of flour with cold water and stir in, cooking 5 more minutes. Add stock or water if too thick. Use fresh herbs for best flavor; dried herbs can be used at one-third the amount.

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