Name: Traditional Irish lamb stew slow cooker recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 370 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1.5kg lamb shoulder, 5cm dice; 1 brown onion, diced; 600g potatoes, diced in 3cm cubes; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups beef or chicken stock; 1 tbsp plain flour

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 10/07/2023

Lamb and potatoes cooked simply in a rich stock are what make this traditional Irish lamb stew so delicious. Pop it all in the slow cooker for a complete, easy meal. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1.5kg lamb shoulder, 5cm dice
1 brown onion, diced
600g potatoes, diced in 3cm cubes
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 bay leaf
2 cups beef or chicken stock
1 tbsp plain flour

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a frypan and brown lamb pieces well on all sides, seasoning well with salt and pepper. Remove and place in bowl of slow cooker. Add onions, potatoes, carrots and bay leaf, then pour over stock. Cook covered on high for 6 hours.
Step 2

Place flour in a small bowl and add enough liquid from the slow cooker to form a thin paste. Stir this through the lamb then continue cooking on high without the lid until sauce has thickened.