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Cozy Irish Lamb Stew Recipe Easy Hearty Comfort Food with Potatoes

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A warm and hearty Irish lamb stew with tender lamb shoulder, buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, and fresh herbs, perfect for cozy nights and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef or lamb broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Optional: 1 cup pearl onions, peeled

Instructions

  1. Cube the lamb into 1½-inch pieces. Peel and chunk the potatoes, slice carrots, chop onions, and mince garlic. Set aside. (10 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear lamb cubes until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned lamb to a plate. (15 minutes)
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and carrots to the pot, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant. (8 minutes)
  4. Stir in tomato paste, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Cook for 2 minutes to build a rich base flavor. (2 minutes)
  5. Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Return lamb to pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. (90–120 minutes)
  6. Stir in potatoes and optional pearl onions. Cover and simmer another 30–40 minutes until lamb is fork-tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy. (35 minutes)
  7. Remove thyme and bay leaves. Taste and season generously with salt and pepper. If stew is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen. Let rest 5 minutes off heat for flavors to settle. (5 minutes)

Notes

Don’t rush browning the lamb to build deep flavor. Work in batches to avoid steaming the meat. Keep heat low during simmering for tender lamb. Add potatoes late to prevent mushiness. Tie herbs with kitchen twine for easy removal. Leftovers taste better the next day. If stew is watery, leave lid slightly ajar to thicken naturally. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving brightens flavors.

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