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Irish Stew Recipe


Irish Stew Recipe
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Lamb, combined with a bouquet garni, stewed in a rich broth with veggies, make this a perfect comfort food meal on a cold evening...

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Ingredients
  • 8 lamb chops
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 Bouquet Garni* (instructions under directions section)
  • 1 pound potatoes, (3 to 4 medium)
  • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 large leek white, thinly sliced
  • 12 small white onions
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Directions
  1. Season chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in saucepan wide enough to hold all chops in a single layer.
  3. Brown on both sides.
  4. Spoon off fat and add the chicken stock.
  5. Cut chops into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Next, add enough water to cover chops.
  7. Bring to a boil and add the Bouquet Garni.
  8. Lower heat and simmer.
  9. Meanwhile, peel potatoes and shape into bite sized rounds.
  10. Chop trimmings from potatoes into small pieces.
  11. Add potatoes, trimmings, cabbage, onion, well-rinsed leek, white onions and celery to chops and liquid.
  12. Simmer 20 minutes and then add peas.
  13. Add a little more water if needed during cooking, or more chicken stock.
  14. Simmer 10 minutes more or until potatoes are tender.
  15. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
  16. Garnish with parsley and serve.
  17. =================================
  18. To make the Bouquet Garni:
  19. * Enclose 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon rosemary in cheesecloth, tied tightly.
  20. Drop into the pot and cook with the meat and vegetables.
  21. Remove before serving.

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Perfect recipe, thanks 5 for you


I love lamb, and this stew looks simply perfect! If we didn't live so far apart, I'd come over for dinner!


Sounds delicous thanks Chef


Raising my own sheep, pigs and cattle, I can sure see this sitting on my table. Thanks. five points.


55555..ohhh your makin me wanta go cook again..:()


Let me know when you cook up a pot of this stew... I'm coming over! Yummy!


OMG, girl! This looks absolutely yummy! Thanks for teaching me about the boquet garni ~ I'm embarrassed to say that my kitchen training didn't include that term or the concept ~ I've been fishing my herbs out of my recipes forever; now I KNOW! BTW, what time's dinner? ;o) d


Oh This Is A Wonderful Stew...Have Made This Myself!!! Beautiful Ingredients...Very Tasty and Filling! Thanks for Sharing HIGH 5...!!!


Wow i love this one too yummmmmm

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