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Irish Stew

A humble, hearty stew of tender lamb, potatoes, and root vegetables.

Prep
20 min
Cook
130 min
Total
150 min
Active
25 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
irish
Servings6

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Brown the lamb in batches in the oil in a large pot, then set aside.

  2. Cook the onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot for 5-6 minutes.

  3. Return the lamb to the pot, add the potatoes, stock, bay leaves, and thyme.

  4. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 1.5-2 hours until the lamb is tender.

  5. Season with salt and pepper, remove the bay leaves, and stir in the parsley before serving.

Food safety Cook lamb until fully tender and internal temperature exceeds 71°C / 160°F.