irish lamb stew (or beef)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kelly Williams
Forked River, NJ

A hearty, stick-to-your-ribs Irish stew that's loaded with meat and veggies! I've been making this for years and we just love it! *If you don't care for lamb, you can always sub beef. Be sure to serve with a pint of green beer and some Irish Soda Bread for dunking! Slainte! ("Cheers" in Irish!) ~Photo by me~

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr

Ingredients For irish lamb stew (or beef)

  • 1 c
    burgundy or dry red wine (*can sub ocean spray cran-grape if desired)
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper, or to taste
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1/4 c
    dried thyme, crush with fingers when adding
  • 3 lb
    lamb (can sub stewing beef) cut chunky bite-sized
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 2 can
    beef broth or consommé
  • 18-20
    peeled sweet baby carrots (or 6 regular), sliced thickly
  • 1
    extra large onion, diced
  • 4-6 md
    yukon gold or red potatoes, cut large bite-sized
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp
    cold water

How To Make irish lamb stew (or beef)

  • 1
    Combine first 6 ingredients.Pour over meat in a shallow dish or into a ziploc baggie. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours. Drain meat, reserving marinade. Discard bay leaves. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; brown meat in oil. Add beef broth or consommé and reserved marinade; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots, onions, and potatoes; cover and cook another 30 minutes until tender. Remove bay leaves. Mix together cornstarch and cold water in a small glass and slowly pour in while stirring. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer until thickened. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve piping hot with toast points or warm Irish Soda Bread and butter, and a pint of green beer! Slainte!
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