Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew
Tender lamb and hearty root vegetables simmer together in a deep Irish stout broth with potatoes, rutabagas, carrots, cabbage, onions, celery, and leek. Garlic, thyme, bay leaves, parsley, and allspice add layered herbal warmth, making this slow-cooker stew a comforting choice for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook8 hrs 14 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 67
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, lamb chops, stout beer, large onion, celery, parsley sprigs, thyme, garlic, salt, allspice, black pepper, and bay leaves in a slow cooker to make broth.
- 2
Cook on High until the flavors combine, about 4 hours. Let cool for at least 30 minutes. Place the lamb chops in a resealable plastic bag. Strain the broth into a bowl; discard the solids. Refrigerate the lamb chops and broth for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Combine flour, savory, garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and pepper in a brown paper bag. Add cubed lamb and shake until coated.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed lamb and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and cubed lamb. Transfer the browned lamb to the slow cooker.
- 5
Skim the fat off the chilled broth and pour it into the slow cooker. Trim and bone the lamb chops, dice the lamb meat, and add it to the slow cooker. Stir in thyme, bay leaf, rutabagas, potatoes, cabbage, baby carrots, and small onions.
- 6
Cook on High until the lamb is tender, about 4 hours. Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in leek, chopped parsley, and garlic and herb seasoning. Cook until the flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Calories 670.17 kcal High 34%
- Protein 59.17 g Good Source 118%
- Carbohydrate 60.59 g 22%
- Total Fat 21.44 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.54 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.24 g High --
- Cholesterol 166.43 mg High 55%
- Sodium 253.77 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 11.07 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 14.87 g --
- Added Sugars 5.93 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 182.26 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 6.88 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 1745.67 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin A 45.17 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 62.18 mg Good Source 69%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Leslie's Classic Irish Lamb Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 26 ingredients. It takes about 8 hrs 59 mins, serves 10, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baby Carrot, Black Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 670.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 26 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baby Carrot, Black Pepper, Celery, Cut Leeks. The full list of 26 is above.
- What goes well with Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew?
- About 8 hrs 59 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 14 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 670.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 26 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew healthy?
- Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 670.17 calories and 59.17 g of protein, or 118% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 253.77 mg (11% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.54 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.93 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, 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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