Irish Stew
Tender lamb, carrots and potatoes in a simple thyme broth. A big, honest pot that is even better reheated the next day.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.33 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 601kcal
- 40.3gcarbs
- 8.5gof which sugars
- 33.7gfat
- 15gsaturates
- 35.1gprotein
- 7.2gfibre
- 1.4gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the lamb, onions, carrots and leek in a large heavy casserole. Season with the salt and plenty of black pepper and tuck in the thyme and bay.
- 2
Add the floury potatoes, which will break down and thicken the stew. Pour over the water, which should just cover the meat. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 3
Cover, turn the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes, skimming off any foam.
75 min - 4
Add the waxy potatoes, pushing them down into the liquid, and cook for another 30 minutes until the lamb is falling apart and the potatoes are tender.
30 min - 5
Skim off any fat floating on top. Taste and season, then stir through the parsley.
- 6
Cool within 2 hours and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze, pack into tubs and freeze for up to 3 months. The potatoes soften a little but it tastes just as good.
- 7
Defrost overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a pan over a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring gently and adding a splash of water, until bubbling and steaming hot all the way through.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
