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Irish Stew with Beef or Lamb

Traditional Irish stew often uses lamb or mutton, while many American kitchens use beef. Either way, potatoes, carrots, and onions make it hearty.
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Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds lamb or beef stew meat
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 4 potatoes, cubed
  • 5 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season meat and dust with flour. Brown in oil.
  2. Add onion and cook 3 minutes.
  3. Add broth and thyme. Simmer until meat is nearly tender, about 1 hour.
  4. Add carrots and potatoes. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  5. Season to taste and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mash a few potatoes into the broth.