This classic lamb stew is a simple combination of boneless cubed lamb and vegetables. Potatoes, carrots, and either turnips or rutabagas are among the vegetables in this hearty Irish stew. The slow cooker makes the stew a great choice for a busy day. Just sear the lamb and toss it into the crock pot with the remaining ingredients.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Put lamb, salt, pepper, and flour in large mixing bowl. Place meat into stock pot (leave 1/4 cup of fat in frying pan). Add carrots, onions, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and wine to pot.
Irish stew is traditionally made with Guinness beer, mature lamb (year old) or mutton, potatoes, onions, and water, and is simply cooked low and slow. Instead of lamb, today’s Irish beef stew recipe uses beef chuck roast, Guinness stout, potatoes, carrots, onions and peas.
Instead of lamb, today’s Irish beef stew recipe uses beef chuck roast, Guinness stout, potatoes, carrots, onions and peas. Feel free to substitute any of the ingredients with what you like or have on hand.