Easy One Pot Irish Lamb Stew
Perfect for busy evenings when you don’t have much time, this Easy One Pot Irish Lamb Stew is quick to prepare and uses only a few simple ingredients, but definitely doesn’t skimp on flavour!
Servings 4 people
Calories 435kcal
Ingredients
- 600 g diced lamb
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and cut into large pieces
- 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into large pieces
- 2 onions peeled and cut into thick wedges
- 2 sticks celery sliced
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 700 ml hot lamb or beef stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 50 g pearl barley (optional)
To serve (optional):
- Soda bread
- Green vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and peas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C / 160C fan/ gas mark 4 / 350F.
- Place all the ingredients into a flameproof casserole dish. Place the casserole dish on the hob and bring to the boil.
- Put the lid on the casserole dish and place the stew in the preheated oven. Cook for 1 hour. (See notes 1 & 2 for alternative cooking methods.)
- Remove the casserole dish from the oven and serve with soda bread and/or green vegetables.
Notes
(1) To cook on the hob, place all the ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Put a lid on and turn the heat down low. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
(2) To cook in a slow cooker, place all the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook for 6-8 hours on low.
(3) Suitable for freezing.
(4) Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition
Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 1943mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7755IU | Vitamin C: 32.5mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 10.7mg