Traditional Irish Lamb Stew

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be homemade.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Canola oil is lighter and more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while turnips are often cheaper.

Season the lamb with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.

Cut the irish bacon into small slices.

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.

Brown the irish bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.

Brown the floured lamb in the same pot.

Add garlic and onions, cooking until soft and translucent.

Sprinkle irish oatmeal into the pot and stir, cooking for about 2 minutes.

Add potatoes and carrots, season with salt and pepper, and stir for 3-4 minutes.

Mix in rosemary, thyme, and the cooked bacon.

Pour in beef stock, cover, and simmer on low for at least 2 hours until tender.

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