Traditional Irish Lamb Stew

Ingredients

Lamb shoulder

2 pounds, cut into cubes

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 large, chopped

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Carrots

4 medium, sliced

Potatoes

4 medium, diced

Beef broth

4 cups

Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons

Fresh thyme

2 teaspoons, chopped

Bay leaves

2

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Fresh parsley

for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the lamb cubes and sear them until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped thyme, bay leaves, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the flavors meld beautifully.
6. Once cooked, remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves from the stew.
7. Serve the Irish stew hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.