Irish Lamb or Beef Stew

"This is comfort food. Serve with Irish soda bread and a mix of carrots and peas. This stew can also be cooked in a crockpot, layer the same and cook on low for 8 hours."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 55mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

  • 2 lbs boned lamb (Lamb is traditional) or 2 lbs boned beef, sliced, 1/4 inch slices (Lamb is traditional)
  • 2 lbs peeled potatoes, thinly sliced (a mandolin slicer works best)
  • 3 large onions, thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper, each layer to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 13 ounces water
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directions

  • Trim the meat, leaving a little of the fat and slice.
  • Season the meat and veggies with salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons of parsley and the thyme.
  • Layer the potatoes, meat and onions in a large casserole, starting and finishing with a layer of potatoes.
  • Add the water and cover tightly.
  • Cook in a preheated oven at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 hours, shake occasionally to prevent sticking, and check liquid now and then.
  • Do not add unless absolutly necessary.
  • The potatoes will thicken the finished stew so it should not be too runny.
  • Just before serving, remove lid and brown the top under a hot broiler and sprinkle with remaining parsley.
  • The potatoes on top should be nice and brown and crisp.

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Reviews

  1. Dorothy, I was just going to post this recipe but I see you beat me to it. This is an authentic version that is simple and quick. The meat is not browned and requires just potatoes and onions. In my version I use bay leaf instead of thyme, 1 cup beef broth and 1 cup beer instead of water and I don't brown the potatoes. Current food trends seem so dependent on a long list of ingredients and strange parrings. It is so wonderful to eat such delicious simple food.
     
  2. This was very easy to make. I used my crockpot and cooked all day long-was ready right after the football game! Great flavor with just simple ingredients.
     
  3. This stew was amazing! It took about 10mins to prepare. I used lamb and let it cook slow all afternoon. By dinnertime the wonderful aroma had me on my knees! I would recommend this recipe especially to the guys out there who want a REALLY easy way to make a dinner that lasts for 2 days of breakfast, lunch & dinner ;)
     
  4. You're right Lorac, sometimes the old recipes are the best, this is real comfort food!! and almost a staple in the winter. Thanks for rating and especially for mentioning the beer version, I will try that next time. Sounds tasty!!
     
  5. The fragrance of this stew is divine! Extremely easy to make, great comfort food and a guaranteed man-pleaser.
     
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Tweaks

  1. The first time I made this I made it exactly as directed, and I've tried several variations as well, usually use a mix of lamb and beef, replace the water with 1/2 beer and 1/2 beef stock and add extra seasonings (seasoning salt, bay, basil, sage, whatever sounds good at the moment). I rather like this dish, but lately dear family has taken to complaining when I make it. Mostly that it's too bland, too thick, and doesn't have any vegetables. I guess even the basics can't please 'em all. Thanks anyway.
     
  2. Exactly what stew is supposed to be: simple, no-fuss comfort food. I made this in the crockpot on the 'auto' setting (high then low), took just under 6 hours. I used vegetable stock instead of water, and didn't even get a chance to brown the potatoes, because it smelled so delicious that the family gobbled it up the moment it came off the heat. Will definitely make this again, thanks!
     
  3. Dorothy, I was just going to post this recipe but I see you beat me to it. This is an authentic version that is simple and quick. The meat is not browned and requires just potatoes and onions. In my version I use bay leaf instead of thyme, 1 cup beef broth and 1 cup beer instead of water and I don't brown the potatoes. Current food trends seem so dependent on a long list of ingredients and strange parrings. It is so wonderful to eat such delicious simple food.
     

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