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Bowl of Easy Lamb Stew - Irish Slow Cooker Comfort with lamb and vegetables

Easy Lamb Stew

A rich and comforting Irish lamb stew made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly days with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 pounds Lamb stew meat or lamb shoulder cut into chunks Shoulder is preferred for tenderness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Optional, for thickening
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 3 to 4 Carrots, chopped
  • 3 to 4 Potatoes, chopped (Yukon gold or red) Hold up well in stew.
  • 2 to 3 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 to 4 Cups beef or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste Adds rich flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Or a couple sprigs fresh
  • 1 to 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 cup Peas or mushrooms Optional additions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the lamb with salt, pepper, and optional flour.
  2. Optional: Brown the lamb in a skillet with a bit of oil for added flavor.
  3. Add chopped onion, carrots, potatoes, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
  4. Mix tomato paste into the broth, pour it into the slow cooker, and add thyme and bay leaves.
  5. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
  6. Before serving, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. For a thicker stew, mash a few potato chunks and stir into the broth.

Notes

Perfect with crusty bread or beer bread for dunking. Keeps well in the fridge and improves in flavor the next day. Can be frozen for 2 to 3 months; thaw overnight for best results.