Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew
Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew features tender chunks of lamb simmered in a stout-kissed broth with root vegetables, cabbage, and herbs for deep, comforting flavor. The mix of rutabaga, potatoes, and baby carrots adds earthy sweetness, while thyme and parsley keep it bright. Serve this hearty pot on a chilly evening or for a cozy family dinner.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook8 hrs 14 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine water, lamb chops, stout beer, large onion, celery, parsley sprigs, 5 sprigs thyme, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, allspice, black pepper, and 3 bay leaves in a slow cooker to make the broth.
- 2
Cook on High until the flavors meld, 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 and discard the solids. Refrigerate the lamb chops and broth for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Combine flour, savory, 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and pepper in a brown paper bag. Add the cubed lamb and shake until coated.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the 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 from 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 the remaining 5 sprigs thyme and 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 the leek, chopped parsley, and 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the flavors come together.
- Calories 661.49 kcal High
- Protein 59.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 63.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.99 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.59 g High
- Trans Fat 0.27 g High
- Cholesterol 166.48 mg High
- Sodium 622.44 mg High
- Fiber 11.63 g Good Source
- Sugar 17.22 g High
- Added Sugar 5.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 239.43 mg Moderate
- Iron 7.45 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1882.24 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 41.44 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 68.07 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Leslie's Classic Irish Lamb Stew is an Irish dinner recipe made with 24 ingredients. It takes about 8 hrs 59 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baby Carrot, Black Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 661.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew?
- It is an Irish stew recipe made with 24 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 24 is above.
- What goes well with Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew?
- Explore these Irish 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 661.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Leslie’s Classic Irish Lamb Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 24 ingredients and 6 steps.
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