Irish Stew
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This delicious Irish stew is very easy to prepare, but it will make you look like a culinary wizard.
The result is a rich, savory dish that is satisfying and delicious. Parsnips, leeks, and cabbage give it a surprising amount of fiber, and it has 23 grams of protein per serving.
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Irish Stew
This delicious Irish stew is very easy to prepare, but it will make you look like a culinary wizard.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 12 oz. raw leg of lamb, boneless, fat removed, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
- 2 medium leeks, sliced
- 2 medium parsnips, sliced
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups low-sodium organic beef (or vegetable) broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
- 2 medium Yukon gold (or Peruvian blue) potatoes, cut into ¾-inch cubes (approx. 12 oz.)
- 2 cups cabbage, coarsely cut
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add lamb; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned.
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Add onion, carrot, leeks, and parsnips; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
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Add water, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; gently boil, covered, for 30 minutes.
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Add potatoes and cabbage; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lamb and potatoes are tender.
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Remove bay leaf; add parsley.
Recipe Notes
To make this recipe in an Instant Pot (programmable pressure cooker), follow these instructions:
- Turn 6-quart Instant Pot to high sauté setting.
- Heat oil to hot.
- Add onion, carrots, leeks, and parsnips; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
- Add 2 cups water, 2 cups broth, lamb, bay leaf, thyme, salt, potatoes, and cabbage. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for locking lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes.
- Follow manufacturer’s guide for quick release, and wait until cycle is complete. Carefully unlock and remove lid, taking care that there is no remaining steam.
- Remove bay leaf; sprinkle with parsley.
Container Equivalents
1½ Green
½ Red
1½ Yellow
½ tsp.
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