Irish Lamb Stew
A hearty, comforting stew made with lamb and a blend of root vegetables, perfect for a cold winter's night.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound lamb shouldercut into 1-inch cubes
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●2 large potatoespeeled and chopped
- ●1 large onionschopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 cups beef brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup red wineoptional
- ●2 sprigs thymefresh or dried
- ●2 bay leavesfresh or dried
Instructions
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1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the lamb cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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3. Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
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4. Add the chopped onions to the pot and cook until they start to brown, about 5 minutes.
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5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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6. Add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
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7. Add the beef broth, red wine (if using), thyme, and bay leaves to the pot.
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8. Return the lamb to the pot and bring to a boil.
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9. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
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10. Braise the stew in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
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11. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.