Hearty Irish Lamb Stew
A classic Irish stew made with tender lamb, root vegetables, and earthy herbs.
Ingredients
- β1 pound lamb shouldercut into 1-inch cubes
- β2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- β3 large potatoespeeled and chopped
- β1 large onionschopped
- β2 stalks celerychopped
- β2 medium parsnipspeeled and chopped
- β2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- β2 tablespoons irish butter
- β1 cup red wine
- β2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- 1
Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add lamb and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove lamb and set aside.
- 4
Add more butter if needed, then add onions, carrots, celery, and parsnips.
- 5
Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add red wine and beef broth, stirring to combine.
- 8
Return lamb to pot and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until lamb is tender.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.