Irish stew

Irish stew is a traditional dish that showcases the heartiness of Irish beef. This comforting recipe combines tender chunks of beef with root vegetables, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. Ideal for chilly days, this classic meal embodies the warmth and richness of Irish cuisine.

Irish stew

By API | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 4

Tags: Beef, Irish, Stew, Meat

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4.
  2. Drain the wheat that has been soaked and rinse it.
  3. Place the rinsed wheat into a medium-sized saucepan filled with plenty of water.
  4. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
  5. Cook the wheat at a simmer for one hour until it becomes tender.
  6. Drain the wheat that has been cooked and set it aside.
  7. Season the lamb pieces with a teaspoon of salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
  8. In a large, deep frying pan, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
  9. Add a portion of the lamb to the pan, making sure not to crowd it.
  10. Sear the lamb for four minutes on each side.
  11. Once seared, move the lamb to a separate bowl.
  12. Continue searing the remaining lamb in batches, adding oil as necessary.
  13. Reduce the heat to medium and add another tablespoon of oil to the pan.
  14. In the pan, add the shallots and sauté for four minutes until they are caramelised.
  15. Move the caramelised shallots into the bowl with the lamb.
  16. Repeat the sautéing with the remaining vegetables until they are browned, adding more oil as needed.
  17. After all vegetables have been browned and removed from the pan, pour the wine into the pan.
  18. To the wine, add sugar, herbs, a teaspoon of salt, and a good amount of black pepper.
  19. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat for approximately three minutes.
  20. Add the seared lamb, vegetables, and cooked wheat back into the pot.
  21. Pour the stock into the pot.
  22. Cover the pot and let it boil for five minutes.
  23. Then, place the pot in the oven and cook for an hour and a half.
  24. After the cooking time, take the stew out of the oven and check the liquid level.
  25. If there is an excess of liquid, remove the lid and boil for a few minutes.

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