Donal Skehan's Irish Stew - Home & Family

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is cost-effective.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, while spinach is often cheaper.

Sear shoulder of lamb until browned.

Season lamb with kosher salt and black pepper.

Add flour to the lamb.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Add a bay leaf and lamb stock.

Layer sliced potatoes on top of the stew.

Sprinkle butter, sea salt, and black pepper on the potatoes.

Cover the pot and braise in the oven at medium-high temperature for about 1.5 hours.

Uncover the pot for the last 15 minutes to brown the potato topping.

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