MSG Free Irish Lamb Stew
Few things hit harder on a cold evening than a pot of slow-simmered lamb stew built on real, whole ingredients. Bone-in lamb shoulder or neck is seared until deeply browned in coconut oil, then braised low and slow until the collagen breaks down completely and the meat practically falls apart at the touch of a spoon. Carrots, parsnips, turnips, and sweet potato soak up every bit of that rich, herby broth, making each bowl a genuinely satisfying meal on its own. The liquid base is bone broth — homemade or a clean, compliant brand — which means you're getting deep, savory flavor without relying on any packaged flavor enhancers or additives that can sneak MSG into an otherwise simple dish. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole pot, while fresh thyme, rosemary, turmeric, and ginger layer in warmth and complexity the natural way. It's the kind of stew that tastes like it took all day, and honestly, the low-and-slow simmer does most of the work for you.
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4 servings
- 2 lb bone-in lamb shoulder or neck, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the lamb pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp salt.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, add the lamb and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply browned on at least two surfaces. Transfer the seared pieces to a plate and set aside.
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