Irish Lamb Stew

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This hearty recipe for Irish lamb stew is full of potatoes, leeks and carrots. In traditional fashion, nothing here is browned first, just all stewed together—in this case, in a slow cooker to make it extra easy.

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Active Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 ¾ pounds white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 3 large leeks, white part only, halved, washed (see Tip) and thinly sliced

  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced

  • 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • ¼ cup packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine lamb, potatoes, leeks, carrots, celery, broth, thyme, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir to combine. Put the lid on and cook on low until the lamb is fork-tender, about 8 hours. Stir in parsley before serving.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Equipment: 6-quart slow cooker

Tip: To clean leeks, trim and discard green tops and white roots. Split leeks lengthwise and place in plenty of water. Swish the leeks in the water to release any sand or soil. Drain. Repeat until no grit remains.

For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
6g Fat
26g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 21g 43%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Vitamin A 5222IU 104%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Folate 56mcg 14%
Sodium 499mg 22%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Magnesium 51mg 12%
Potassium 769mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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