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Ballymore Irish Lamb Stew

Ballymore Irish Lamb Stew is a rich, comforting pot of tender lamb simmered with potatoes, baby carrots, and pearl onions in a stout-kissed broth. The slow cook yields succulent meat and deep, malty flavors, finished with a silky roux and fresh parsley. It’s an ideal dish for St. Patrick’s Day or any cold evening when you want something warming and satisfying.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook2 hrs 20 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Ballymore Irish Lamb Stew
  1. 1

    Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until hot but not smoking; add the chops.

  3. 3

    Sear them on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove them from the pan and set aside.

  5. 5

    Pour the beer into the pot and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.

  6. 6

    Add the lamb back to the pot.

  7. 7

    Toss the potatoes, carrots, and onions with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and add them to the pot.

  8. 8

    Cover with lamb stock and bring to a boil.

  9. 9

    Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.

  10. 10

    Simmer until the lamb falls off the bone, about 2 hours.

  11. 11

    Stir in the roux and continue cooking for 10 minutes.

  12. 12

    Stir in the parsley and spoon into serving bowls.

About This Recipe

Ballymore Irish Lamb Stew is an Irish dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Baby Potatoes, Brown Gravy Mix, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 408.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Ballymore Irish Lamb Stew?
It is an Irish stew recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Ballymore Irish Lamb Stew made of?
The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Baby Potatoes, Brown Gravy Mix, Fresh Parsley, Irish Stout Beer. The full list of 10 is above.
How long does it take to make Ballymore Irish Lamb Stew?
About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 408.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Ballymore Irish Lamb Stew easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 12 steps.

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