Irish Lamb & Lentil Stew – Lentils.org

Irish Lamb & Lentil Stew

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November 22, 2017

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  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 1 Hour 20 Minutes

  • 10 Minutes

    1 Hour 20 Minutes

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

  • Yields: 8
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Directions

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) oil in a large pot over high heat. Dry lamb cubes with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In batches, sear lamb until brown on all sides, adding remaining oil as necessary. Remove to plate; set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add leeks to pan. Cook leeks, stirring, until softened and brown bits start to release from bottom of pan, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add tomato paste and flour; cook, stirring, until rusty-coloured coating forms on bottom of pan, about 3 minutes. Stir in beer, scraping up coating on bottom of pan. Gradually stir in wine, then broth; bring to boil.
  4. Add lamb, carrots, parsnips, lentils, bay leaves, and rosemary. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until lamb is tender, 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours.

Quick tips:
-Irish stew typically calls for lamb, however, stewing beef would also work in this recipe.
-To avoid using beer and wine in the stew, you can replace both with extra beef stock.
-Let leftovers fully cool – refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil, divided

2 lbs (1 kg) lamb shoulder, trimmed and cubed

to taste, salt and pepper

3 leeks, white and yellow parts only, thinly sliced

1 (227 g/0.5 lb) pkg mushrooms, quartered

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 Tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste

3 Tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour

1 cup (250 mL) stout or dark ale beer

1 cup (250 mL) dry red wine

2 cups (500 mL) beef broth

2 carrots, cut into chunks

2 parsnips, cut into chunks

1 cup (250 mL) green lentils

2 bay leaves

1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
Calories510
Sodium300 mg
Potassium893 mg
Protein27 g
Cholesterol75 mg
Sugar5 g
Total Fat28 g
Saturated Fat12 g
Total Carbohydrates31 g
Dietary Fiber6 g