Hearty Irish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew
Hearty Irish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew features melt-in-your-mouth lamb simmered with carrots, potatoes, and onions in a rich, aromatic broth brightened by white wine and thyme. The bacon adds a smoky depth while slow braising builds layers of savory flavor. Serve it on a chilly evening or for a cozy family dinner when you want something deeply comforting.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Irish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Add the bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, move the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Keep the bacon fat in the skillet.
- 3
Put the lamb, flour, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl; toss to coat evenly. Brown the lamb in the bacon fat in the skillet over medium-high heat. Move the browned meat to a stockpot, leaving 1/4 cup of fat in the skillet.
- 4
Cook the onion and the garlic in the reserved fat in the skillet over medium heat until the onion is golden.
- 5
Deglaze the skillet with water, then pour the onion mixture into a Dutch oven or stockpot. Add the bacon, beef stock, and sugar to the pot. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- 6
Add the carrots, potatoes, onions, wine, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 7
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 1146.61 kcal High 57%
- Protein 117.12 g Good Source 234%
- Carbohydrate 23.44 g 9%
- Total Fat 62.37 g High 80%
- Saturated Fat 24.01 g High 120%
- Trans Fat 1.41 g High --
- Cholesterol 315.05 mg High 105%
- Sodium 1528.45 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 4.93 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 147.86 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 6.4 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 726.03 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 22.48 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 7.56 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.58 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hearty Irish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew is made with 16 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 1146.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Irish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Diced Carrots, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Irish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1146.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Irish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Hearty Irish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew healthy?
- Hearty Irish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 1146.61 calories and 117.12 g of protein, or 234% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1528.45 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 24.01 g (120% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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