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Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes

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Enjoy this hearty Irish Stew With Mashed Potatoes, a comforting dish perfect for meal prep and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Lamb Shoulder can be substituted with beef
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 Garlic minced
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 2 medium Potatoes for stew, diced
  • 4 cups Beef or Lamb Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Guinness Stout optional
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or dried thyme
  • 2 Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley for garnish
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Potatoes for mashing, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup Milk or cream
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or dairy-free spread

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the lamb in vegetable oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Combine browned lamb, carrots, potatoes, broth, Guinness (if using), tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves in the pot.
  4. Simmer the stew, covered, on low heat for 1½ to 2 hours.
  5. Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling them until fork-tender, then mash with milk and butter.
  6. Adjust seasoning for the stew and serve hot with mashed potatoes garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This stew is perfect for meal prep; enjoy leftovers or freeze for future meals. Adjust seasoning as flavors concentrate during cooking.

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