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Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes

Hearty Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes: A Cozy Classic

This Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes is a cozy embrace of tender lamb and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 lbs Lamb shoulder Substitute with beef if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil Any neutral oil.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground preferred.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; shallots can be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh preferred.
  • 3 medium Carrots Chopped; parsnips can substitute.
  • 4 cups Beef or lamb broth Homemade or low-sodium preferred.
  • 1 cup Guinness stout Optional; can be replaced.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste Canned for convenience.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme Or dried.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley Or dried.
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves Remove before serving.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 3-4 medium Potatoes for mashing Yukon Gold recommended.
  • ¼ cup Milk Can substitute with cream.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Optional for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the lamb shoulder with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a pot and brown the lamb for 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Return the lamb to the pot with chopped carrots and diced Yukon Gold potatoes. Add broth, stout, tomato paste, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves. Mix well.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 1½ to 2 hours until fork-tender.
  5. While the stew simmers, cook the chopped potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and return to pot.
  6. Add milk and butter to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
  7. Remove bay leaves from the stew. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best flavor, brown the lamb carefully and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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