Gordon Ramsay’s Irish Lamb Stew
A comforting, hearty Irish lamb stew infused with rich flavors of vegetables and herbs, perfect for cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 parsnips, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef or lamb stock
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the lamb cubes and sear until browned on all sides.
- Remove the lamb and set it aside. Add the chopped onions, diced carrots, and diced parsnips to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return the seared lamb to the pot, ensuring all juices are included.
- Add the beef or lamb stock, diced potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, along with salt and pepper. Stir gently.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours.
- Before serving, remove the thyme and bay leaf.
Notes
Serve hot with crusty bread or alongside a simple green salad. This stew tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg