Traditional Irish Stew
2 servings
90 minutes
Traditional Irish stew is a simple yet incredibly comforting dish rooted in the old rural kitchens of Ireland. It emerged as a way to prepare hearty and nutritious food from available ingredients: tender lamb meat, potatoes, and aromatic herbs. Slow cooking makes the meat tender and juicy while the vegetables absorb the flavors, creating harmony in every bite. The dish has a rich and warming taste with subtle hints of spices from thyme and parsley. It's perfect for cozy family dinners, especially on cool days when you want to feel the warmth of home. Irish stew is not just food; it's a true symbol of comfort and tradition.
1
Wash and cut the meat into equal small pieces.
- Lamb meat: 350 g
2
Peel the onion and cut it into wedges.
- Onion: 1 head
3
Wash and clean the potatoes, cut into wedges.
- Potato: 250 g
4
In a thick pot (preferably ceramic), layer the ingredients: first place onions, then lamb, and top with potatoes. Season each layer with herbs (parsley and thyme), salt to taste, and lightly pepper.
- Onion: 1 head
- Lamb meat: 350 g
- Potato: 250 g
- Chopped parsley: 1 teaspoon
- Ground thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Slowly pour water into the pot with the layered ingredients. Cover with a lid.
- Water: 280 ml
6
On the stove: bring the dish to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for an hour, covering with a towel.
7
Garnish with fresh parsley when serving.
- Chopped parsley: 1 teaspoon