09/06/2026
😋How to make an authentic Irish Stew☘️
Straight from Ireland, Irish stew is a hearty, comforting dish packed with flavour and tradition. The perfect meal for cold days — and a delicious way to taste a little piece of Belfast.
Ingredients (serves 4):
🥩 700 g lamb (ideally neck or shoulder, cut into chunks)
🥔 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
🥕 2 carrots, thickly sliced
🧅 1 large onion, chopped
🌿 1 sprig fresh thyme
🧄 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
💧 1 litre beef stock or water
🪵 Optional: a k**b of butter for extra richness
👩🍳 Method:
1️⃣ In a large pot, brown the lamb pieces in a little butter or oil.
2️⃣ Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
3️⃣ Stir in the carrots, potatoes and thyme.
4️⃣ Pour in the stock until everything is covered, then season well.
5️⃣ Simmer gently for around 2 hours, until the meat is tender and the broth has thickened.
6️⃣ Serve piping hot with crusty bread and a good pint of Guinness 🍻
Belfast tip: For a more modern twist, you can add leeks or use beef instead of lamb (but the traditional recipe is always made with lamb) 😉
📸 Tag us if you try it at home.
Sláinte! 🥂
