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Irish Stew

Updated Jun 29, 2006
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You don't have to be Irish to enjoy this traditional Irish stew of lamb and potatoes.

Irish Stew

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 15 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless lamb neck or shoulder
  • 6 medium (2 pounds) potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 3 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Trim fat from lamb; cut lamb into 1-inch cubes.
  • Step 
    2
    Layer half each of the lamb, potatoes and onions in 4-quart Dutch oven; sprinkle with half each of the salt and pepper. Repeat.
  • Step 
    3
    Add water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until lamb is tender.
  • Step 
    4
    Skim fat from broth. Sprinkle stew with parsley. Serve in bowls with pickled red cabbage if desired.

Nutrition

370 Calories
11 g Total Fat
37 g Protein
35 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Cholesterol
110 mg
Sodium
880 mg
Potassium
970 mg
Total Carbohydrate
35 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Protein
37 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
12%
12%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
18%
18%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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