You are here > Home > Recipes > 

Next

BASIC IRISH LAMB STEW RECIPE

Makes about seven (1¼ cup) servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1-pound leg of lamb, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or marjoram leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups peeled potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1½ cups carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1½ cups celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
 

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add lamb and cook until brown, about 5 minutes.

3. Add beef broth, garlic, rosemary or marjoram, and pepper.

4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until meat is tender.

5. Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.

6. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
 

Nutrition Information per serving:

Calories 171
Calories from Fat 53
Total Fat 5.9 g
Saturated Fat 1.8 g
Cholesterol 43 mg
Sodium 433 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 15 g
Vitamin A 329 RE
Vitamin C 12 mg
Calcium 32 mg
Iron 1.9 mg
 

Food & Nutrition Service, USDA