Classic Irish Stew Made In a Slow Cooker
This slow cooker Irish stew is comforting, hearty, and filled with rich flavors. It’s a perfect dish for a cozy meal, especially on chilly days. Enjoy!
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds of lamb, stew meat
- 4 tablespoons of flour
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 onion, large, diced (I like to substitute one onion with one shallot)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 carrot(s), large, sliced
- 4 Potato(s), large, diced. To peel or not to peel is a matter of personal preference
- 3 cups of broth, beef or vegetable
- 1 cup of Guinness or other stout
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of thyme, dried
- 2 bay leaf(s)
Instructions
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Coat the MeatIn a bowl, toss the lamb stew meat with flour, salt, and black pepper until the meat is evenly coated.
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Brown the MeatHeat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the coated meat on all sides. Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker.
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Saute Onions and GarlicIn the same skillet, add diced onions and minced garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
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Add VegetablesPlace the sliced carrots and diced potatoes in the slow cooker.
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Combine LiquidsIn a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef or vegetable broth, Guinness beer (if using), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and a bit more salt and black pepper.
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Pour Liquid MixturePour the liquid mixture over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker. Add bay leaves.
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Cook in the Slow CookerCover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
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Adjust SeasoningTaste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Remove bay leaves.
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ServeLadle the Irish stew into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Pair with Irish Beer Bread
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 8 hours
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