I have been making the same Irish stew for years, with good reason ... Scatter the pearl barley into the casserole then place the lamb chunks on top along with the bay leaf, thyme sprigs and ...

David Tanis’s five-star Irish stew needs only six ingredients ... or thicken the sauce by adding a flour slurry or some barley, or by mashing up some of the potatoes already in the pot.

Some variations include parsnips, leeks, or barley for added texture ... and fresh herbs like thyme or parsley, Irish stew is a beloved dish, enjoyed especially during colder months and often ...

Peel the potatoes and lay them on top of the casserole, so they will steam while the stew cooks. Season the potatoes. Add a sprig of thyme, bring to the boil on top of the stove, cover with a ...

Stir in the honey, mixed spice and then add the stock. Add the pearl barley to the saucepan and allow to bubble away for 15 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomato and allow to bubble away for another ...

There’s traditional beef stew, then there’s Irish stew. The beauty of stew recipes is the variance in ingredients and preparation methods, and all of those extra ‘somethings’ passed down ...