Irish Lamb Stew
A good, cozy Irish Lamb Stew like this is the perfect solution for a chilly day when the best comfort food is desired. Chunks of tender lamb meat, carrots, potato and onion make up this delicious and flavorful Irish Stew recipe.
There is something very comforting about stew. I had never tried making Irish Lamb Stew before, but now I make this recipe from Rachel Allen’s Irish Family Food Cookbook often for my family. The first time I made this Irish Stew I put it into the oven around noon. It simmered for a couple of hours and delivered a scent to our kitchen that was decidedly welcome. It has become a regular dinner hit with my family. This Irish Stew is special because it’s from Ireland’s #1 bestselling cookbook author. How much more authentic can you get than that?
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds lamb cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 large carrots (peeled and cut into thick slices)
- 3 medium onions (peeled and cut into quarters)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups lamb or chicken stock (broth)
- 8 medium red or white potatoes (peeled and halved)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives