Traditional Irish Lamb Stew with Guinness

September 9, 2025 by Camila

🔥 Cooking Method

1. Brown the lamb: Season and dredge in flour, then sear in oil until golden. Set aside.
2. Sauté the aromatics: Cook onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in the same pot.
3. Deglaze with Guinness: Scrape up the flavorful bits from the bottom.
4. Build the stew: Add potatoes, lamb, herbs, and enough stock to cover. Simmer gently for 2–3 hours until the lamb is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
5. Thicken and finish: Stir in cornstarch slurry if needed, and finish with fresh parsley.

🍽️ Serving Tips

• Pair with Irish soda bread or brown bread to soak up the gravy.
• A pint of Guinness on the side? Absolutely.
• Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors meld beautifully3.

For full recipes and variations, check out Food.com’s classic version or Amy Casey’s cozy take.

Want to explore a vegetarian twist or turn this into a slow cooker meal? I’ve got ideas that’ll keep the Irish charm alive.