Irish Stew
- Prep Time: 30 Minutes
- Cook Time: 3 Hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
Description
Ontario Lamb shanks are easy to use and delicious; if unavailable, use thick shoulder chops. It’s better if made a day or two ahead.
Ingredients
8 Ontario Lamb Shanks
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) each dried thyme and rosemary
2 bottles (341 mL each) Ontario stout-based beer
3 cups (750 mL) beef broth
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter
3 tbsp (45 mL) packed brown sugar
3 Ontario Onions, cut into wedges
3 each Ontario Carrots and Parsnips, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Half Ontario Rutabaga, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) wedges
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Parsley
Instructions
Season lamb with salt and pepper; coat with flour. In large ovenproof casserole, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat. In batches, brown lamb, adding more oil as needed. Remove to a plate.
Stir in any remaining flour, garlic, thyme and rosemary; stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually stir in beer; bring to boil, scraping up brown bits. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in 2 cups (500 mL) of broth. Return lamb to pan; bring to boil. Cover and bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 1-½ hours.
Meanwhile in skillet, melt butter and sugar over medium heat; stir in vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Add remaining broth and bring to boil. Add to lamb, cover and bake in 350°F (180°C) oven another 1-¼ hours or until lamb and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 436
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 33grams
- Protein: 26 grams
Keywords: Stew
