This was exceptional! I added a little extra garlic but otherwise made as-is. The wife commented that this was the best stew she has ever had. I am certainly not going to wait for St, Patrick’s day to make again. Chef John’s Irish Stew with Lamb is on the radar too. Going to be tough to top this one though.
Served it to company on St. Patty's Day Eve, without first trying the recipe - which is something I never do. And everyone was delighted that I did! It was FANTASTIC! I had nearly 6 pounds of meat, and adjusted the recipe to suit. We (okay, 'I') just finished the last of the stew a few moments ago. My son even had it for breakfast after pulling an 'all nighter' for college. I had to promise my family that I'll make it again very soon. WELL WORTH MAKING. I did read one review that gave this recipe a lower rating because it contained alcohol, which honestly doesn't make any sense to me. If you don't like the alcohol, then use an alcohol free beer - don't give a wonderful recipe a bad rap. Anyway - please try this recipe. And definitely watch the video, too. Enjoy! :-)
Delicious Stew and very easy to make, I just have to say to all those saying they don't like the idea this has alcohol in it, if that's what you think then your cooking education is lacking. Yes you put beer in it but by the time it's done ALL traces of Alcohol have long evaporated away. There is no alcohol in the finished dish.
Delicious! Made the recipe exactly as written and we all loved it. Next time, however, I plan to roast the brussels sprouts before adding them to the stew rather than boiling them as the recipe calls for. I personally just don't care for the taste of boiled brussels sprouts and I think roasting them would give them a depth of flavor that would go wonderfully with the stew.
I made this stew tonite and it is fantastic!!!!! I served it over colcannon so I didn't add the Brussels sprouts. I would rate this recipe 100 stars! Thank you Chef John!
I used "country style ribs" and omitted the caraway seed. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful. I also used small wedges of cabbage instead of sprouts. My family and guests raved. Thanks, Chef John!
This turned out amazing. Even better as leftovers.
Absolutely delicious.. Couldn't have been happier with the way it turned out. I all-way like to made the recipe once as written the way the chef did it. But I love it wend someone do the recipe with alterations I too can't leave anything alone! I have to play with my food. You did adjusted it to your personal taste that what I like to see what others have did to any improvements and/or variations you make to this simple recipe. I use 3 pounds lamb shoulder chops a little extra garlic but otherwise made as-is. I did read one review that gave this recipe a lower rating because it contained alcohol You can substitute 1-1/2 cups chicken stock. YES I DO SEE this is on the radar too. Going to be tough to top this one though. I did adjusted to my personal taste. Your way is very delicious. The next time I did it and I add it to my recipe box and to My Note: My family loved bouth ways and I'll be making this a lot more. Both are delicious it's a matter of what your taste is....I now have two ways to this. YOU HAVE SUCCESS!! with me. Now I can do my happy food dance!! Thank you!!! Happy Cooking to you and y'all! Grpa
Just made this last night. One word to describe it: AMAZING!! Best stew ever!!! The Brussels sprouts give it an extra texture and flavor that was just yummy! Will definitely be making this often. Only next time I will add more carrots celery and definitely more Brussels sprouts.
Didn't have a lot of flavor, wouldn't make again
