Christmas
A Lighter Lamb Stew
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denise&food
January 13, 2021
This is a delicious lamb dish that is so easy to make. I made it with a boneless leg of lamb(3.5 lb) and it was so so flavorful.
It is a one pot meal and very light. Definitely try it!
It is a one pot meal and very light. Definitely try it!
N.
May 4, 2019
Crazy easy and crazy delicious. Yesterday I made this recipe almost to the letter (I just used fresh English peas as opposed to frozen, and more mushrooms than it called for) with a lamb shoulder and it was fall off the bone, succulent, juicy, to-die-for comfort eating. Having a lot of jus as opposed to a thick gravy made it all the better in my opinion, and it didn't sit heavy. Fantastic for a cold night out, an end of the week meal, family night or a low-key event for guests.
Kate
November 11, 2018
It was very easy to cook. I ended up using 3 1/2 lumb leg on the bone and cooking for 5 hours total (including the mushrooms and peas) in the dutch oven. It ended up falling off the bone delicious. I like the recipe because it does not requires time checking on it. Great for busy days!
Emily D.
April 1, 2017
This was easy and very tasty. Nice for St. Paddy's day if you don't want to eat Corned Beef.
AllyKrue
January 4, 2016
Just made this tonight and it was delicious! The lamb had a great flavor. I used a 5 qt. dutch oven, although the ingredients just barely fit. A 7 qt. would have been easier. I suggest cooking the mushrooms before adding during the last 30 minutes of cooking (along with the pan juices) and cutting the onion and potatoes in wedges (as helpful commenter Le Bec Fin recommended in the questions section).
MQAvatar
June 26, 2014
I tried this with lamb shanks (and tarragon and sage, since that's what I had around), then adjusted the recipe for pressure cooking. Delicious and really fast!
Lizthechef
November 10, 2013
Karin, I prefer low sodium chicken stock. Feel free to add some extra fresh, chopped parsley or thyme - a shot of low sodium soy sauce?
Karin L.
November 10, 2013
Hello...what is a substitute for the beer that adds flavor, but not alcohol?
anne
November 6, 2013
Can I use the slow cooker for this recipe? Would I have to cook the Guinness in a pan first before I dump it in with the rest of the ingredients?
Lizthechef
November 6, 2013
It should work OK - and I would add the Guinness at the beginning of your cooking. But I have never tried the slow cooker for this recipe.
char&feather
March 26, 2013
Which Guinness did you use? Bottle of Extra Stout or Canned Draught? Can't wait to make this!
Lizthechef
March 29, 2013
I always prefer beer/stout in a glass bottle to a can. This is one great lamb recipe, I must say - the chicken stock really makes the difference.
Lizthechef
January 15, 2013
Thank you so much for the testing and Community Pick - I am just home from vacation and apologize for having missed this earlier -
Midge
January 10, 2013
I've a lamb shoulder in my freezer that's got this written all over it. Can't wait.
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