A hearty stew tailor-made for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

St. Patrick’s Day is a festive day in which people from all walks of life embrace Irish culture.

Celebrated right in the middle of March, St. Patrick’s Day calls for hearty fare that those who have been to the Emerald Isle know is a staple of the Irish diet.

This year, anyone looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and stay warm in the process, can enjoy this recipe for “Irish Stew with Lamb and Potatoes” courtesy of Lines+Angles.

Irish Stew with Lamb & Potatoes

Serves 6

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 ¾ lbs. lamb neck, on the bone, thickly sliced

4 small onions, diced

2 carrots, sliced

6 cups beef stock

8 – 10 small waxy potatoes, halved or quartered depending on size

1 – 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot and sear the meat. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. Cook the onions and carrots in the pan for 3 minutes. Return the meat to the pot, season with salt and ground black pepper and deglaze with the stock. Cover and simmer on a low heat for 40 minutes.
3. Add the potatoes to the pot, cover and cook for another 30 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Season to taste and serve garnished with parsley.