What's for Dinner: Irish Stew With Lamb and Barley

 
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with one of Ireland's most iconic dishes: a thick, hearty stew. Lamb is a traditional Irish ingredient, as farmers in the countryside have raised sheep for centuries.

  • Recipe: Irish Stew With Lamb and Barley


  • Want to make a complete meal? Serve it with these dishes:
  • Brown Bread
  • Corn Cakes With Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche
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