Traditional Irish Lamb Stew

A hearty and comforting classic Irish stew, simmered to perfection with tender lamb, root vegetables, and savory herbs.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

2 hr 30 min

Ingredients

2.5 lbs lamb shoulder

2 medium onions

4 medium carrots

3 medium celery stalks

2 lbs potatoes

4 cloves garlic cloves

6 cups lamb broth

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp fresh thyme

1 tsp fresh rosemary

2 leaves bay leaves

0.25 cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp olive oil

1.5 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

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1
Cut lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear lamb cubes in batches until browned on all sides. Remove lamb and set aside.
3
Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened.
8 min
4
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5
Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
2 min
6
Gradually whisk in lamb broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
7
Return the seared lamb to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
1 hr
8
Add cubed potatoes to the stew. Cover and continue to simmer for another 30-45 minutes, or until lamb and potatoes are tender.
30 min
9
Remove bay leaves. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
11
Rest stew for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
10 min

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