Traditional Irish Lamb Stew |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Now that the winter is well and truly here and the dark nights are in it's that time of the year again for stews, soups and warm comfort food in general. Ingredients:
250g lamb, cut into cubes |
4 carrots peeled and chopped |
2 handfuls of pearl barley |
2 onions, diced finely |
1 chicken or vegetable stock cube, dissovled in 500ml of hot water |
1 bay leaf |
4 large potatoes, cut into big chunks |
salt and pepper to taste |
fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper
2. Heat at tablespoon of oil, fry the lamb until it is browned
3. Take the lamb out and keep seperate
4. Add the onions to the pan and fry until they are soft and translucent (add more oil if you need to)
5. Return the lamb back to the pan along with the rest of the ingredients, except the potatoes
6. Cook for an half hour, then add the potatoes. Top up with water if needed
7. Cook until the poatoes and pearl barley are cooked and the meat is soft
8. Serve in bowls with brown bread, sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley
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