Traditional Irish Stew With Pearl Barley Recipe

Name: Traditional Irish Stew With Pearl Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs lamb chops, cut into 2 . 5cm thick pieces (bone in); 2 -3 tablespoons plain flour; 4 -5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, roughly chopped; 3 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks; 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 tablespoons pearl barley; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 2 pints good beef stock or 2 pints lamb stock; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs lamb chops, cut into 2 . 5cm thick pieces (bone in)
2 -3 tablespoons plain flour
4 -5 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
3 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons pearl barley
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 pints good beef stock or 2 pints lamb stock
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
Start off by trimming and cutting away excess fat off the meat.
2
Pat the pieces dry and in a bowl toss them with flour.
3
In a heavy-based saucepan, over high heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and brown the meat pieces in small batches and then remove and set aside in a bowl.
4
In the same saucepan, over medium heat add in the rest of the olive oil and add in the chopped onions, garlic and bay leaves and saute till translucent, takes about 10 minutes.
5
Return the browned meat pieces to the pot and add in the dried thyme and give it all a good stir.
6
Sprinkle pearl barley on top and pour in all of the stock and season with salt and pepper.
7
Increase the heat and bring it to a simmering point.
8
Spoon off any scum that rises to the surface, then cover the pan with a well-fitting lid and leave to simmer over a low heat for an hour, stirring occasionally.
9
After the hour is up, spoon off scum if any and then add in the potatoes and carrots and give all a good stir and leave it cook for another hour.
10
Carefully stir in 2 tbsp of chopped parsley and take it off heat.
11
Garnish with the remaining 1 tbsp of chopped parsley and serve!

2032

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs lamb chops, cut into 2 . 5cm thick pieces (bone in), 2 -3 tablespoons plain flour, 4 -5 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Traditional Irish Stew With Pearl Barley falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Traditional Irish Stew With Pearl Barley

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Variations & substitutions

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