Irish Stew
Irish stew is a traditional Irish dish, often seen as a comfort food. This dish is a mix of lamb or mutton, potatoes, carrots, and onion, all simmered together in a flavorful broth. The dish originated in the 1800s and has been a staple of Irish cuisine ever since. Irish stew is a hearty and filling dish, perfect for a cold winter’s day.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds lamb, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add lamb cubes and cook for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- Serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
This recipe makes four servings. Each serving contains approximately 350 calories, 17 grams of fat, 22 grams of protein, and 29 grams of carbohydrates. It is a good source of vitamins A and C, and is high in dietary fiber.
Boxty
Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake. It is made with grated potatoes, mashed potatoes, flour, and baking soda. Boxty is then fried in a skillet until golden brown and crispy. This savory dish is often served with a variety of toppings, such as bacon, scallions, or sour cream. Boxty is an easy and delicious way to enjoy potatoes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated potatoes
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, combine grated potatoes, mashed potatoes, flour, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Scoop 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten into a pancake. Fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip and fry for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining mixture. Serve with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
This recipe makes four servings. Each serving contains approximately 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of protein, and 18 grams of carbohydrates. It is a good source of dietary fiber, and is low in sodium.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned beef and cabbage is a classic Irish dish, often served for St. Patrick’s Day. This dish is made with corned beef brisket, cabbage, potatoes, and other vegetables, all cooked together in a flavorful broth. The beef is cooked until it is tender and juicy, while the vegetables soak up all of the delicious flavors. The result is a hearty and comforting meal, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds corned beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add corned beef and cook for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Add cabbage wedges and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender. Serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
This recipe makes six servings. Each serving contains approximately 360 calories, 18 grams of fat, 28 grams of protein, and 22 grams of carbohydrates. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and B6, and is high in dietary fiber.
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