16 Reviews of Irish Lamb or Beef Stew

From: Lorac

On Mar 2, 2002

Dorothy, I was just going to post this recipe but I see you beat me to it. This is an authentic version that is simple and quick. The meat is not browned and requires just potatoes and onions. In my version I use bay leaf instead of thyme, 1 cup beef broth and 1 cup beer instead of water and I don't brown the potatoes. Current food trends seem so dependent on a long list of ingredients and strange parrings. It is so wonderful to eat such delicious simple food.

From: Jacki W.

On Jan 10, 2003

This was very easy to make. I used my crockpot and cooked all day long-was ready right after the football game! Great flavor with just simple ingredients.

From: Kris Richardson

On May 13, 2002

This stew was amazing! It took about 10mins to prepare. I used lamb and let it cook slow all afternoon. By dinnertime the wonderful aroma had me on my knees! I would recommend this recipe especially to the guys out there who want a REALLY easy way to make a dinner that lasts for 2 days of breakfast, lunch & dinner

From: najwa

On Jul 16, 2003

This is a excellent recipe! It is very easy to make and the meat is so tender it melts in your mouth .. I used 8oz chicken stock, and water for the rest .. My husband really liked it and I will make it again soon, thanks

From: Kate in Katoomba

On Mar 18, 2004

What a simple and delicious recipe. No added fat and the flavour was excellent. Five stars from me. Thank you so much.

From: sugarpea

On Apr 9, 2004

The fragrance of this stew is divine! Extremely easy to make, great comfort food and a guaranteed man-pleaser.

From: east coast nellie

On Aug 17, 2004

I don't eat lamb, so the rating is DH's. It smelled wonderful when cooking, though! I made the crockpot version, on low for 8 hours. I used 1/2 cup of light beer and 1/2 cup of water, then finished it off under the broiler to brown the potatoes. The main complaint DH had was just that the potatoes were too mushy. I think that may be the point with this recipe, as the potatoes are meant to thicken the stew, but he just doesn't care for them like that. Next time I may do 1/2 the potatoes in the beginning and then add the other half for the last hour or so in the crock, since they are supposed to be sliced thin and should cook fast. Thanks for sharing, Derf!

From: tessamami

On Apr 11, 2004

I made this in my crockpot, too and it turned out wonderfully! Thanks for a quick, easy dinner idea!

From: Derf

On Mar 4, 2002

You're right Lorac, sometimes the old recipes are the best, this is real comfort food!! and almost a staple in the winter. Thanks for rating and especially for mentioning the beer version, I will try that next time. Sounds tasty!!

From: jerri822

On Apr 19, 2004

I made this for St. Patrick's Day and it was so delicious. After reading all the reviews I used lamb and beef stock/beer as the liquid. I cooked in the crockpot for 8 hours on low. Had a wonderful smell and the taste was incomparable. Thanks, Derf. This will be a St. Paddy's Day tradition in my house from now on.