Delicious Irish Prune Casserole
A hearty, comforting casserole made with sweet prunes and tender Irish lamb. Perfect for a cold winter's night.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds Irish lamb shoulderbone-in
- ●1 cup pitted prunes
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup luxuriant beef broth
- ●1/4 cup dense red wine
- ●1 large casserole
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the lamb with salt and pepper.
- 3
Sear the lamb in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- 4
Remove the lamb and set aside.
- 5
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
- 6
Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Gradually add the beef broth and red wine, stirring to combine.
- 8
Return the lamb to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 9
Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven.
- 10
Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 11
Remove the lamb from the pot and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- 12
Strain the juices and discard the solids.
- 13
Serve the lamb with the prune casserole and spoon some of the juices over the top.