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Irish Stew Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Cozy Classic for Comfort Meals

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A cozy classic Irish stew featuring tender lamb, potatoes, and carrots simmered in a savory broth. This easy 5-ingredient recipe is perfect for comforting family dinners and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or stew meat, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 4 medium waxy potatoes (like Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
  • 4 cups beef or lamb broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme sprigs or dried thyme (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Trim excess fat from lamb and cut into 1½-inch cubes. Peel and cut potatoes and carrots into large chunks. Roughly chop onions.
  2. Brown the lamb: Heat 2 tablespoons oil or lard in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add lamb in batches, browning all sides (3-4 minutes per batch). Transfer browned lamb to a plate.
  3. Sauté onions: Add onions to the pot, reduce heat to medium, and cook until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add lamb back and season: Return lamb to pot. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme if using. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour in broth and simmer: Add 4 cups broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover loosely and simmer gently for 45-50 minutes, checking occasionally and adding broth or water if needed.
  6. Add vegetables: Stir in potatoes and carrots. Cover and continue simmering until vegetables are tender but hold shape, about 15 minutes.
  7. Final seasoning and rest: Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let stew rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Brown the lamb well to lock in flavor. Keep heat low during simmering to ensure tender meat. Add vegetables later to maintain their shape. Mash a few potatoes against the pot side to thicken broth if needed. For a slow cooker, brown lamb first then cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

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