Interested in Irish food trails? Enjoy a taste of Ireland with this traditional Irish Stew recipe. Irish Stew is a simple and hearty dish. Make it ahead and literally let it stew. It’s economical, nutritious and a perfect cold-weather family meal. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with authentic Irish Stew. It’s a fantastic potluck idea too.

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Note: Use any inexpensive cut of lamb or mutton for authentic Irish Stew. It’s good for the slow cooker as well, but brown the meat first.

 A plate of authentic Irish Stew

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb/500 gm lamb or mutton, cut into pieces
• 1 lb/500gm onions, sliced 
• 1 lb/500 gm carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 lb/1 kg potatoes (mixed floury and waxy types) peeled and cut into large chunks
• salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste
• pinch of thyme (and rosemary if desired)

Method:

Put lamb into a heavy saucepan with the thyme/rosemary. Add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for one hour.

Add the vegetables and season to taste. Cook until the vegetables are tender.

For additional flavour, brown the pieces of lamb in a little oil or butter before simmering, although it’s not always traditional..

Can be served with cabbage or Brussels sprouts and Irish soda bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

  Authentic Irish Soda Bread

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