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Hearty High-Protein Irish Lamb Stew

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A comforting and nourishing Irish lamb stew packed with protein and hearty vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed of excessive fat
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), peeled and cubed
  • 2 large yellow onions, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef or lamb broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the lamb shoulder dry with paper towels and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in batches for about 5 minutes per batch, then remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook for about 6 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
  5. Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Return browned lamb to the pot and add remaining broth. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until lamb is fork-tender.
  8. Add cubed potatoes and cook uncovered for another 30-40 minutes until potatoes are tender but not falling apart. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  9. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Browning the lamb well is key to developing rich flavor. Use fresh herbs for best aroma. Keep heat low for a gentle simmer to avoid tough meat. Adjust thickness by simmering uncovered or adding a cornstarch slurry. For gluten-free, ensure broth is certified gluten-free. Slow cooker option: brown lamb and sauté veggies first, then cook on low for 6-8 hours.

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