Irish stews

Dublin lamb pots

Irish stew is a hearty dish of lamb or mutton simmered with potatoes, onions, and other root vegetables—a peasant meal that became emblematic of Irish cooking.

The dish traditionally uses tough cuts that benefit from long, slow braising.

We had Irish stew on St. Patrick's Day.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G