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Irish Stew

Name: Irish Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 1.2 kg Lamb neck or shoulder (on the bone, in large pieces); 500 g Floury potatoes (first lot); 700 g Waxy potatoes (second lot); 3 pieces Onions; 3 pieces Carrots; 1.2 l Lamb or vegetable stock; 20 g Parsley; To taste Salt and pepper

Irish Stew is a classic Irish main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Lamb neck or shoulder (on the bone, in large pieces), Floury potatoes (first lot), Waxy potatoes (second lot), Onions, Carrots, Lamb or vegetable stock, Parsley and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Irish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Boxty Breakfast.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 20 minCook: 150 minServes 6

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Ingredients

Lamb neck or shoulder (on the bone, in large pieces)1.2 kg
Floury potatoes (first lot)500 g
Waxy potatoes (second lot)700 g
Onions3 pieces
Carrots3 pieces
Lamb or vegetable stock1.2 l
Parsley20 g
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1

Put the meat into the pot raw, add the onion, carrot and the first lot of potatoes cut large.

Step 2♨️ Boil

Pour in the stock, bring it to the boil, skim and cook covered for an hour and a half on the lowest heat.

Step 3

Crush the collapsed potato against the side of the pot: the broth thickens and turns milky white.

Step 4

Add the second lot of potatoes in large pieces and cook another forty minutes.

Step 5

Season, and let it stand fifteen minutes. Scatter parsley over before serving.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Irish Stew carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, lamb neck or shoulder (on the bone, in large pieces) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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