Irish Stew

Irish Stew
  • Author: vstothard

This hearty and comforting lamb hotpot recipe is a delightful blend of succulent lamb, sweet shallots, tender carrots, and creamy potatoes, all infused with aromatic thyme and bay leaves. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for cozy nights in.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tbsp veg oil
  • 1lb 5oz shallots, peeled
  • 2lb 12oz boned shoulder of lamb, cubed
  • 1lb carrots, peeled, halved or quartered if large
  • 3lb medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
  • 6 thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • chopped parsley, to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 (unless using slow cooker). Heat half the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the shallots until golden, turning often. Remove and set aside. Add another tbsp of oil to the pan, then fry the lambover a high heat until well browned.
  • In a 4.8 ltr casserole dish, layer the meat with the shallots, carrots, potatoes and herbs, seasoning in between each layer.
  • Mix 850ml cold water with the pan juices and Worcestershire sauce, then pour over the meat. Cover with a piece of buttered greaseproof paper (to keep the dish moist) and a lid, then bake for 2 hours until really tender (4-5 hours in a slow cooker).

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Yield

Serves 6