Irish Stew

A traditional lamb stew made by simmering neck of lamb with root vegetables, homemade stock, and floury potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.1 kcals 2184.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.3 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 33.7 grams 134.8 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Meat
1
kg
Lamb
Scrag end or neck on the bone
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
Crushed
1
piece
Bay Leaf
Large
1
sprig
Thyme
Large sprig, fresh
1
pinch
Sea Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
Vegetables
2
piece
Carrot
Roughly chopped for stock
1
piece
Onion
Large, roughly chopped
2
stick
Celery
Roughly chopped
1
piece
Leek
Roughly chopped
150
g
Carrot
Small chunks or barrel shapes
150
g
Onion
Baby or pickling onions, peeled
300
g
Potato
Large floury variety, peeled and diced finely
2
piece
Spring Onion
Thinly sliced

Steps

  • Remove meat from lamb bones using a sharp knife and chop finely.
  • Place bones, chopped vegetables, garlic, and herbs in a pot with 4 liters of water.
  • Simmer for two hours until liquid reduces to 1.2 liters and strain.
  • Cover lamb meat with cold water, boil, then drain and rinse to remove fat.
  • Simmer meat in the prepared stock for 30 minutes until tender.
  • Add small carrots and baby onions to the soup and cook for five minutes.
  • Add diced potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes to thicken the stew.
  • Season with salt and pepper and garnish with spring onions and parsley.