Irish Lamb Stew with Guinness

This hearty irish lamb stew is enriched with the robust flavors of guinness beer, tender lamb, and a medley of root vegetables. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is both comforting and satisfying, making it a classic choice for any occasion.

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 120 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 120 min · Total: 140 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include onions, potatoes, salt, thyme.
• Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 200 g onions (chopped)
• 500 g potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp thyme (fresh, chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 500 ml guinness beer
• 2 bay leaves
• 300 g carrots (sliced)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 900 g lamb shoulder (cut into chunks)
• 750 ml beef broth
• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the lamb chunks, browning them on all sides.
2. Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside, then add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent.
3. Stir in the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes, cooking for a few minutes until slightly softened.
4. Return the browned lamb to the pot, then pour in the Guinness beer and beef broth, stirring to combine.
5. Add the thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper, bringing the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for about 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
7. Remove the bay leaves before serving, and enjoy the stew hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 40 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Carbohydrates: 35 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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