Traditional Irish Lamb Stew

A hearty and comforting stew that perfectly embodies the flavors of Ireland.

Ingredients

2	teaspoons butter
3	boneless leg of lamb (trimmed of fat and cubed)
1	(12 ounce) can Guinness stout or dark beer
1	(14 ounce) can beef broth
8	ounces tomato sauce
1 ½	teaspoons salt
½	teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼	teaspoon dried thyme
½	lb white pearl onion (blanched and peeled)
1 ½	frozen baby peas
1	lb white mushroom (large ones halved)
1	(15 ounce) can whole potatoes
2	barley

Instructions

• 1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy saucepot with a tight-fitting cover, brown the boneless leg of lamb cubes in butter until golden brown.
  2. Add Guinness stout, beef broth, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and blanched pearl onions. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, skimming off any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the frozen baby peas, halved white mushrooms, and barley. Cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the lamb and vegetables are tender.

Jul 19, 2024