O’Brien Irish Stew (From the Fountain Avenue Kitchen) Yield: approximately 6 servings Traditional Irish stew is typically cooked in the oven for two hours. To adapt the recipe to a slow cooker, simply cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. While this stew may certainly be eaten right away, it tastes even better as leftovers. As an added benefit, any fat that cooks out of the meat can be easily removed once the stew has cooled in the refrigerator overnight. If you are a fan of peas in your stew, you may add a cup or two in the final 15 minutes of cooking. Ingredients 2 pounds boneless lamb for stew (may substitute beef, i.e., boneless chuck roast) 2 large onions, peeled, thickly chopped 2 pounds potatoes, peeled if desired and cut into big chunks (small new potatoes are an excellent option) 2 stalks celery, chopped, leaves included 2 carrots, chopped 1 turnip, diced 1 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper 1½ cups chicken broth I bay leaf Chopped flat leaf parsley Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Cut lamb or beef into 1-inch cubes, removing large pieces of fat. Layer vegetables and meat in a 2 1/2 quart, lightly greased casserole or Dutch oven, beginning and ending with vegetables. (See comments above for slow cooker adaptation.) Add some of the salt and pepper to each layer. Add the chicken broth and bay leaf; cover tightly. 3. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Stir and sprinkle with parsley. Remove bay leaf and check for seasoning before serving. Makes 4-6 servings. Note (From Fountain Avenue Kitchen) Most Americans think of stew as having a thick gravy base. But traditional Irish stew is more broth-like and began as a hearty peasant dish made with what were the most readily available ingredients. The primary sources of sustenance for the Irish were root vegetables and sheep. Prior to the potato famine, potatoes were the main food crop. Sheep provided wool for warm clothing, milk for drinking and cheese making, and eventually meat. As the Irish immigrated to the United States and brought with them their hearty food traditions, these dishes evolved to include various local offerings. This stew recipe is a typical peasant version—simple to prepare with basic root vegetables that are stewed slowly with tougher cuts of meat in a simple stock. This recipe was a staple in the Irish kitchen of one of my childhood friends, and it has become a regular with my family. The starch from the potatoes provides a bit of thickening power, but the absence of a thick gravy makes this filling meal surprisingly light and quite easy to prepare. ✽To SAVE this, be sure to click SHARE so it will store on your personal page✽•*.¸¸♥✿´¯`*•.¸¸✿ SHARE WITH FRIENDS!✿¸¸.•*´¯`✿♥¸¸.*• Send me a FRIEND REQUEST or FOLLOW me on Facebook; I am always posting AWESOME stuff! Jodi Stevenson
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 15:22:49 +0000
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