Irish Lamb Stew
A hearty and comforting Irish lamb stew made with tender lamb, potatoes, carrots, and Guinness stout.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds Lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubesLook for lamb with a good layer of fat
- ●1 large Onion, chopped
- ●2 large Carrots, peeled and chopped
- ●2 large Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ●1 cup Guinness stout
- ●2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- ●6 slices Bacon, diced
- ●2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- ● Salt and pepper
- ●2 cups Water
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add the lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- 2
Add the bacon to the pot and cook until crispy. Remove from pot and set aside with the lamb.
- 3
Add the onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the flour to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the Guinness stout, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 7
Return the lamb and bacon to the pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 300°F for 1 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 9
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.