Description
A heartwarming Irish stew filled with tender beef or lamb, fresh herbs, and hearty vegetables, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef or lamb, cut into chunks
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef or lamb in a large pot over medium heat until seared.
- Add the chopped onions and carrots, stirring until softened.
- Pour in the broth, then add the herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer.
- Cover and cook for 90 to 120 minutes, until meat is tender.
- Serve hot with creamy mashed potatoes or Colcannon.
Notes
This stew tastes even better the next day! Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg