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Classic Irish Stew
Warm up with Classic Irish Stew! Loaded with meat, vegetables, and broth, this timeless dish is perfect for winter family dinners. https://www.lanascooking.com/irish-stew
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 504 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Irish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mixed lamb shoulder and stew beef cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 medium onions roughly cut in chunks
- 3 ribs celery cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 large carrots cut into chunks
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 large baking potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch thick slices
- 6 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Place a large, oven-proof Dutch oven or other heavy, deep pan over medium high heat. Add one tablespoon canola oil.
- Add about 1/3 of the meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook until browned on all sides. Repeat until all meat has been browned, adding additional oil when needed.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan and add the prepared vegetables. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent (5-6 minutes).
- Return the browned meat to the pan.
- Add the stock and bay leaf.
- Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat.
- Arrange the potatoes on top of the stew.
- Dot with the butter and sprinkle with salt and a generous amount of ground black pepper.
- Cover the pan and place in the oven. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. Remove the cover during the final 10 minutes of cooking to allow the potatoes to brown.
- Serve with sliced, buttered Irish soda bread.
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Notes
- To make in a slow cooker -- After browning the meat and sautéing the vegetables, transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Warm slowly on the stovetop over low heat.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
504kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
527mg
(22%)
Potassium
1549mg
(44%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
7237IU
(145%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1549mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7237IU | 145% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.