Best 8 Irish Lamb Stew Or Beef Recipes

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In the realm of hearty and comforting dishes, Irish lamb stew and beef stew reign supreme. These classic stews, deeply rooted in Irish culinary tradition, offer a symphony of flavors that warm the soul on chilly evenings. With tender morsels of lamb or beef braised in a rich, flavorful broth, these stews are a true testament to the art of slow cooking. Enhanced with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices, each spoonful promises a delightful journey of taste and texture. Whether you prefer the robust flavor of lamb or the comforting richness of beef, this article presents a collection of authentic Irish stew recipes that will transport you to the heart of Ireland's culinary heritage.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

IRISH LAMB STEW



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Easy Irish Lamb Stew is hearty classic Irish comfort food with tender lamb and stew veggies braised in a rich Guinness-beef broth. Ready in about one hour.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds leg of lamb (, cut into 1-inch chunks)
1 yellow onion (, cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
3 stalks celery (, sliced)
2 carrots (, sliced)
2 pounds russet potatoes (, cut into 1-inch cubes)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
4 cups beef broth
12 ounces Guinness Beer
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried thyme

Steps:

  • Add oil to a large pot or dutch oven on high heat.
  • Season lamb with salt and pepper and cook until slightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add in the onion, celery and carrots and stir well.
  • Add broth, beer, Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to low heat and cook for 30 minutes, then add in the potatoes and cook an additional 30-40 minutes until lamb is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 1524 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

IRISH BEEF LAMB STEW RECIPE



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This stew is nothing fancy, and that's why we love it! It is so easy to make, you can even skip the searing steps and simply combine the ingredients together and throw it in the oven.

Provided by Sandy

Categories     Main Course

Time 3h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1.5 lb. boneless lamb stew meat (cut into 1" pieces)
1.5 lb. boneless beef stew meat (cut into 1" pieces)
alternatively, use all lamb or all beef
3 large russet potatoes (peeled and cut crosswise into 4ths or 5ths)
2 Tbsp. roughly chopped parsley
5-6 carrots (peeled and halved crosswise)
1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced into half moons)
4 cloves garlic (peeled)
4 sprigs thyme (divided)
4 Tbsp. live oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Parmesan to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250°.
  • In a large, 8 qt. Dutch oven, heat 4 Tbsp. olive oil, then add lamb and beef meat. Sear, stirring only occasionally, over medium-high heat until almost all of the meat has browned-10-12 minutes.
  • When meat has browned, add potatoes, parsley, carrots, onions, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and 2 1/2 cups water to the pot and bring to a simmer. Taste liquid and adjust seasoning.
  • Transfer to oven and bake, covered, until stew meat is just tender, 2-3 hours. Check midway through for seasoning, then return to oven until meat is tender.
  • Let the stew sit for 20 minutes or so before serving with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.

IRISH LAMB STEW



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Hearty and traditional Irish lamb stew. It's best to refrigerate the stew overnight, and reheat it the next day for eating. This soup 'ages' well!

Provided by Danny O'Flaugherty

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Irish Stew Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds thickly sliced bacon, diced
6 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup water
4 cups beef stock
2 teaspoons white sugar
4 cups diced carrots
2 large onions, cut into bite-size pieces
3 potatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Put lamb, salt, pepper, and flour in large mixing bowl. Toss to coat meat evenly. Brown meat in frying pan with bacon fat.
  • Place meat into stock pot (leave 1/4 cup of fat in frying pan). Add the garlic and yellow onion and saute till onion begins to become golden. Deglaze frying pan with 1/2 cup water and add the garlic-onion mixture to the stock pot with bacon pieces, beef stock, and sugar. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add carrots, onions, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and wine to pot. Reduce heat, and simmer covered for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 162.7 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1189.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

IRISH LAMB STEW



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Authentic Irish stew is always made with lamb and is even better as the flavors blend, so make it the day before you plan to serve it.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Dinner     Soup

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound bacon (thick sliced, diced)
6 pounds lamb shoulder (boneless, cut into 2-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
4 cups beef stock (homemade or store-bought)
2 teaspoons sugar
4 cups carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
3 pounds potatoes (peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine
Garnish: parsley (chopped)
1 soda bread

Steps:

  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 853 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize 12 servings (serves 12), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

IRISH LAMB OR BEEF STEW



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Although I usually reserve making this in the winter months, we love this anytime. Easy and a good comfort food.

Provided by susan

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 1/2 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Burgundy wine or 1 cup dry red wine
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
3 lbs lamb (can substitute lean beef for stewing)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 (10 ounce) cans beef broth, undiluted
6 carrots, cut into 2-inch, slices
12 small boiling onions
6 medium potatoes, peeled and halved

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients.
  • Pour over meat in a shallow dish.
  • 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 consomme 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.

IRISH STEW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 medium-sized onions, chopped
Oil, for frying
1-ounce butter
1 sprig dried thyme
2 1/2 pounds best end of lamb neck, cut into large pieces
7 carrots, chopped lengthways into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons pearl barley
5 cups Chicken Stock, recipe follows
Salt (recommended: Fleur du Sel)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, and bay leaf)
12 medium potatoes
1 bunch parsley, leaves finely chopped
1 bunch chives
Serving suggestion: Herb Butter, recipe follows
Chicken carcass
1 onion
4 cups water
3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
Bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick butter
1 small bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 small bunch chives, finely chopped
1 sprig thyme

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, cook the onions in oil and butter, on medium-high heat until they are translucent. Add the dried thyme and stir. Add the lamb and brown on a high heat to seal in juices. Add carrots, and pearl barley. Pour in the Chicken Stock so that it almost covers the meat and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, and add Bouquet garni. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, being careful not to boil. Place potatoes on top of the stew, cover and cook for 30 minutes until the meat is falling beautifully off the bones and the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Serve the stew in large flat soup bowls, and drizzle Herb Butter over the potatoes or garnish with parsley and chives.
  • Preheat the stockpot. Combine ingredients in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil and simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Then let it cool down and skim off the fat.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add parsley, chives and thyme.

IRISH-STYLE LAMB STEW



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Authentic Irish-style stew made with lamb, potatoes and carrots.

Provided by MICHELLE0011

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Irish Stew Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound cubed lamb meat
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 large stalk celery, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Layer the lamb meat, onion, potatoes, carrot and celery in an oven proof pot or casserole dish. Season each layer with parsley, salt and pepper as you go. Pour in the beef stock and cover tightly.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the preheated oven, until vegetables and meat are very tender. Divide into bowls and garnish with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 115.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

IRISH LAMB OR BEEF STEW



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This is comfort food. Serve with Irish soda bread and a mix of carrots and peas. This stew can also be cooked in a crockpot, layer the same and cook on low for 8 hours.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stew

Time 2h55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs boned lamb (Lamb is traditional) or 2 lbs boned beef, sliced, 1/4 inch slices (Lamb is traditional)
2 lbs peeled potatoes, thinly sliced (a mandolin slicer works best)
3 large onions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper, each layer to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 ounces water

Steps:

  • Trim the meat, leaving a little of the fat and slice.
  • Season the meat and veggies with salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons of parsley and the thyme.
  • Layer the potatoes, meat and onions in a large casserole, starting and finishing with a layer of potatoes.
  • Add the water and cover tightly.
  • Cook in a preheated oven at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 hours, shake occasionally to prevent sticking, and check liquid now and then.
  • Do not add unless absolutly necessary.
  • The potatoes will thicken the finished stew so it should not be too runny.
  • Just before serving, remove lid and brown the top under a hot broiler and sprinkle with remaining parsley.
  • The potatoes on top should be nice and brown and crisp.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat: For a tender and flavorful stew, select a cut of lamb or beef that is well-marbled. Good options include lamb shoulder, lamb leg, beef chuck roast, or beef brisket.
  • Brown the meat before stewing: Browning the meat adds flavor and color to the stew. To do this, heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the stew. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, parsnips, and turnips.
  • Add herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add depth of flavor to the stew. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, garlic, peppercorns, and paprika.
  • Simmer the stew low and slow: The key to a tender and flavorful stew is to simmer it low and slow. This allows the flavors to meld and the meat to become fall-apart tender. Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 hours.
  • Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes: Irish lamb stew or beef is traditionally served with crusty bread or mashed potatoes. This helps to soak up the delicious gravy.

Conclusion:

Irish lamb stew or beef is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a great way to use up leftover lamb or beef, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and satisfying stew that the whole family will enjoy.

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