Irish Lamb Stew with Italian Twist
A hearty stew infused with smoky flavors and indulgent ingredients, served with a hint of Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Lamb Shouldercut into 1-inch cubes
- ●6 slices Smoked Bacondiced
- ●1 cup Indulgent Mushroomssliced
- ●1 cup Irish Guinness Beerused for braising
- ●1 medium Red Onionsliced
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato Pasteused for depth of flavor
- ●1 teaspoon Italian Herbsdried, mixed herbs
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb cubes in batches until browned on all sides.
- 3
Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the diced bacon to the pot and cook until crispy.
- 5
Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their moisture.
- 7
Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 8
Add the browned lamb back to the pot, along with the Guinness beer, tomato paste, and dried Italian herbs.
- 9
Bring the stew to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 10
Braise the stew in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 11
Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the crispy bacon.
- 12
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired.