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Pat the lamb chunks dry and season with salt and pepper.","group":"Browning","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Browning"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Brown the lamb in batches until golden on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.","group":"Browning","title":"Brown the lamb in batches","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Browning"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In the same pot, add the onions and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions start to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.","group":"Vegetable Base","title":"Add the onions and carrots","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Vegetable Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return the lamb to the pot along with any accumulated juices. Add the potatoes, thyme sprigs, and pour in the stock. The liquid should almost cover the ingredients.","group":"Assembly","title":"Return the lamb to the pot along","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is fork-tender.","group":"Slow Cook","title":"Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat","timerMinutes":100,"sourceTitle":"Slow Cook"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the thyme sprigs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Traditional Irish stew was originally made with mutton, but lamb provides a much more tender result for modern palates. For the most authentic flavor, use a starchy potato that slightly breaks down to thicken the broth naturally.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Irish"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["large heavy-bottomed pot","chef's knife","vegetable peeler"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Irish stew often tastes better the next day as flavors meld. Reheat gently on the stovetop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of water or stock if the stew has thickened too much in the fridge."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Firish_stew_070f7e0c15%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2af9a569-1b41-4fd8-b511-6401a1419521","imageAlt":"Traditional Irish Stew — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["stew","lamb","potatoes","comfort food","traditional","irish","stovetop"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Irish Stew","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:51:39.146Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:51:39.146Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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