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irish sew served in a white bowl and garnished with parsley.

Slow Cooker Irish Stew with Lamb and Guinness

Get ready for a bowl of pure comfort! This slow cooker Irish stew is rich, hearty, and bursting with flavor. Tender lamb (or beef) and perfectly cooked veggies simmer all day in a savory, herb-infused Guinness broth—deep, cozy, and downright irresistible!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Slow Cooker
Cuisine Irish
Servings 8
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds lamb or beef stew meat
  • 2 large onions (halved then sliced)
  • 3 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 pound potatoes (peeled and cut into 1" chunks)
  • 1½ cups lamb or beef stock
  • ½ cup Guinness beer (broth can be substituted)
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or ½ tablespoon fresh)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to the crockpot except parsley.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the lamb is done and the vegetables are tender.
  • If desired, thicken juices with a tablespoon of flour or 2 teaspoons of corn starch.
  • Adjust seasoning, salt, and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley.

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Kori's Tips

  • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Use any favorite potato variety including baby potatoes; sub veal or lamb for the beef - or use a combination; see the ingredient suggestions and variation tips in the post for more suggestions. 
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a side of Irish soda bread, crusty bread, biscuits, rolls, or breadsticks. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 776mgPotassium: 933mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4845IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 4mg
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