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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

Leg of lamb flavors this St. Patrick’s Day-inspired Irish stew

Irish stew. / Linda Gassenheimer/TNS
Irish stew. / Linda Gassenheimer/TNS Irish stew. / Linda Gassenheimer/TNS

Thinking of St. Patrick’s Day brought to mind this warm and welcoming Irish stew. There are many versions of Irish stew. A traditional stew calls for mutton, a sheep that is over a year old. This quick version uses leg of lamb for a tasty and tender dish. It’s a one-pot meal that’s ready in 15 minutes.

HELPFUL HINTS

– You can use yellow potatoes instead of red potatoes.

– You can use tenderloin beef cubes instead of lamb.

– To save time, slice the vegetables in a food processor fitted with a slicing blade.