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Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes

Hearty Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes for Cozy Nights

A comforting dish featuring tender lamb and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for cozy evenings; this Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes is sure to please.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Beef Recipes
Cuisine Irish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Separate Pot for Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew

  • 2 lbs Lamb shoulder tender cuts
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil for browning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced
  • 2 cups Beef or lamb broth rich base
  • 1 cup Guinness stout optional
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley for garnish
  • 2 whole Bay leaves
  • 3 medium Potatoes (diced) to thicken the stew

For the Mashed Potatoes

  • 1.5 lbs Potatoes (for mashing) starchy varieties
  • ½ cup Milk for creaminess
  • ¼ cup Butter for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Stew

  • Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pot and brown the lamb pieces for 5-7 minutes.
  • Sauté the onion and garlic in the same pot until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Return the lamb to the pot, add carrots, potatoes, broth, stout (if using), tomato paste, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is tender.

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

  • Boil the peeled and diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain.
  • In a pot, mash the potatoes with milk and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

  • Remove bay leaves from stew, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve with mashed potatoes on top or alongside.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Choose quality lamb for best flavor and don’t rush the simmering process for tender meat. Use starchy potatoes for creamy mash.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Comfort Food, cozy dinner, Hearty Meal, Irish Stew, Mashed Potatoes, slow-cooked
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