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Irish Lamb Stew

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Servings: 4

A slowly braised Irish style lamb stew with Guinness.

ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lamb, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 onions, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 can Guinness
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 white potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 4 carrots, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 handful parsley, chopped
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the lamb and brown on each side.
  2. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir.
  5. Add the Guinness and beef stock.
  6. Add the rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the lamb it fork tender, about 1-2 hours.
  8. Add the potatoes and carrots and some more beef stock to cover.
  9. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered until they are tender, about 20 minutes depending on cut.
  10. Plate and garnish with parsley.

Slow Cooker (RECOMMENDED): Optionally implement steps 1-3, implement step 4, place everything except the parsley in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-10 hours or high for 2-4 hours before adding the parsley.