Description
A warm and comforting stew made with tender lamb, heartwarming vegetables, and topped with flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.6 cup flour (preferably King Arthur all-purpose)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 lb lamb roast (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 2.5 tbsp canola oil
- 3 carrots (sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups beef stock (preferably Swanson)
- 2 large potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 thyme sprig
- 1 bay leaf
- 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce (preferably Lea & Perrins)
- 1.5 tsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tbsp cream
- 1 package puff pastry (preferably Pepperidge Farm, fully thawed)
Instructions
- Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Browning the lamb chunks on all sides, remove and set aside.
- Add onions, carrots, and garlic to the same pot. Sauté until golden and fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour, salt, and pepper, stirring well to coat the vegetables, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the beef stock gradually, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Return the lamb to the pot with potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Let simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the thyme and bay leaf. Stir in fresh mint and parsley.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and layer puff pastry on top, cutting slits for steam.
- Beat the egg yolk with cream and brush over the pastry.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
Notes
For a variation, swap lamb for beef or chicken. Consider adding a splash of red wine for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Irish stew, puff pastry, comforting meal, lamb stew, cozy dinner