Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Irish Stew Recipes Irish Stew 4.7 (133) 106 Reviews 13 Photos Irish stew is made with lamb. Every Irish household has its own recipe for this famous dish. I like to add chunky pieces of parsnip for a little sweetness and fresh rosemary for a distinct flavor and aroma. Fantastic on St. Patrick's Day served with a pint of the black stuff, of course! By Ita Mac Airt Ita Mac Airt Ita Mac Airt is a longtime member of the Allrecipes Editorial team, starting in the original Seattle headquarters as one of the site's first content producers. She went on to manage several of Allrecipes' international websites before rejoining the Allrecipes.com editorial team in 2023. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on February 12, 2024 Save Rate Print Share 13 13 13 13 13 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts This hearty Irish stew recipe is comfort in a bowl. Irish Stew Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this Irish stew recipe: Oil: Cook the lamb in a tablespoon of olive oil. Lamb shoulder: Traditional Irish stew is made with lamb, but you can use boneless beef chuck if you prefer. Seasonings: Season the meat with salt and pepper. Fresh rosemary gives the stew flavor, while a fresh parsley garnish adds a pop of color. Vegetables: You’ll need an onion, carrots, a parsnip, potatoes, and leeks for this hearty Irish stew. Water: The broth starts with four cups of water. Recipe Tip If you use a tougher cut of meat, you can leave it to simmer longer before adding the potatoes. How to Make Irish Stew You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade Irish stew: Cook the lamb pieces until evenly browned, then season with salt and pepper. Add the onion, carrots, and parsnips, then stir in the water. Cover and bring to a boil.Reduce the heat and simmer until lamb is tender. Stir in the potatoes and simmer, then add the leeks and rosemary. Continue to simmer uncovered, until potatoes are tender.Serve garnished with parsley. How to Store Irish Stew Store the Irish stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. Can You Freeze Irish Stew? Yes, you can freeze Irish stew for up to three months. Make sure to leave a bit of space at the top of your freezer-safe container to allow for expansion. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “A new family tradition,” says Kelli Roberts. “Very, very good,” raves PAULABASKET. “I made it just as the recipe described, except I added two or three tablespoons of flour (in a cup of water) at the end of the cooking time for thickening purposes. Wouldn't change a thing!” “A nice hearty stew with pure, simple flavors,” according to Diana Moutsopoulos. “The juices are divine and beg to be mopped up with some good crusty bread.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 large onion, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 parsnip, peeled and cut into large chunks (Optional) 4 cups water, or as needed 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (Optional) 1 cup coarsely chopped leeks 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish Directions Gather all ingredients. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Heat oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add lamb pieces and cook, stirring gently, until evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Stir in onion, carrots, and parsnips and cook gently for a few minutes. Stir in water. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until lamb is tender, about 45 to 1 hour, depending on the cut of meat you used. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Stir in potatoes, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, before adding leeks and rosemary. Continue to simmer uncovered, until potatoes are tender but still whole. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Serve piping hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Enjoy! Allrecipes/Ana Cadena I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 383 Calories 10g Fat 37g Carbs 35g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 383 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 97mg 32% Sodium 318mg 14% Total Carbohydrate 37g 14% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 4g Protein 35g 69% Vitamin C 18mg 20% Calcium 65mg 5% Iron 5mg 26% Potassium 1348mg 29% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved