Easy Irish Stew

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Irish

A hearty Irish stew featuring tender lamb or beef, root vegetables, and rich beef broth, perfect for warming up and comforting family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lamb stew meat or beef
  • 1 lb. small red potatoes (unpeeled)
  • 3 large carrots
  • 2 3/4 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed through a press
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup frozen pearl onions
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. If lamb or beef is in large chunks, cut into bite-sized pieces. Quarter the potatoes.
  2. Cut the carrots into 2-inch sections.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups of beef broth, the tomato paste, minced garlic, bay leaf, and pepper.
  4. Add the frozen pearl onions; bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the lamb or beef, potatoes, and carrots; return to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

412 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 7.3g 9% DV
Carbs 85.5g 31% DV
Fiber 16g 57% DV
Sugar 14.9g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 362.5mg 16% DV
Potassium 1286.8mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 0.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 981mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 45.1mg 50% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 287mg 22% DV
Iron 13.8mg 77% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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