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Irish Lamb Stew

WHY IT’S LIGHT Lamb is naturally tender and flavorful; shoulder meat is leaner than other cuts (such as loin or sirloin chops). You may substitute any other lean cut of meat, such as cubed beef chuck, pork shoulder, or boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 pounds boneless lamb stew meat (preferably shoulder), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
2 1/4 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) dark beer
1 1/2 pounds medium new potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pound carrots, cut 1/2 inch thick diagonally
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge lamb in flour mixture, shaking off excess. In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Working in batches, brown lamb on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.

    Step 2

    Pour 1/4 cup water into pot and scrape up browned bits from bottom with a wooden spoon. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated and onion is beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Return lamb to pot; stir in thyme, beer, and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover; simmer until lamb is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

    Step 3

    Add potatoes, carrots, and remaining 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender and stew has thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley and serve immediately.

  2. freezing stew

    Step 4

    Let stew cool completely, then transfer to airtight containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the microwave or overnight in the refrigerator and reheat over low. Stir in parsley just before serving.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 415

    Step 7

    Fat: 16.9g

    Step 8

    Protein: 36.6g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 28g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 3.6g

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