Description
A hearty and comforting Irish stew made with tender lamb, vibrant vegetables, and a flaky puff pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.6 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 lb lamb roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2.5 tbsp canola oil
- 3 carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups beef stock
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tbsp cream
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Toss the lamb chunks in the seasoned flour until evenly coated.
- Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Brown the lamb in batches, ensuring each piece is nicely seared. Remove the browned lamb and set aside.
- Add carrots and onion to the pot, sautéing them until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the browned lamb to the pot.
- Pour in the beef stock, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add diced potatoes, thyme sprig, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste; stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 45 minutes or until the lamb is tender.
- Stir in the fresh mint and parsley, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Beat the egg yolk with cream in a small bowl.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit over your pot or baking dish.
- Spoon the stew into a baking dish and cover it with the puff pastry, tucking the edges.
- Brush the pastry with the egg mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Notes
For those with diabetes, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Always sample and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg