Traditional Irish Lamb and Barley Stew

How to Make Traditional Irish Lamb and Barley Stew at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds lamb shoulder
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 large potatoes
• 1 large onions
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pot, add chopped onions, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Return the browned lamb to the pot. Stir in the pearl barley, thyme, and bay leaves.

6. 6

   Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.

8. 8

   About 30 minutes before serving, add diced potatoes to the stew and continue to simmer.

9. 9

   Remove bay leaves before serving and garnish with chopped parsley.

10. 10

    Serve hot with crusty bread.