Keto Irish Lamb Stew with Cauliflower Mash

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Connemara, County Galway

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This Keto Irish Lamb Stew is a rich and hearty dish, perfect for cold days. Tender lamb is simmered with vegetables in a flavorful broth, keeping the carbs low by using ketofriendly ingredients like cauliflower and turnips. Served with creamy cauliflower mash, this dish is filling and satisfying while staying within your keto goals.

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Ingredients for Keto Irish Lamb Stew with Cauliflower Mash

Keto Irish Lamb Stew with Cauliflower Mash

This Keto Irish Lamb Stew is a rich and hearty dish, perfect for cold days.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • For the Lamb Stew
  • 1.5 lbs lamb shoulder cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef or lamb broth
  • 1 cup turnips peeled and diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced (optional for keto macros)
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • For the Cauliflower Mash
  • 1 large head of cauliflower chopped into florets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Brown the lamb: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium- high heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, then brown it on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Simmer the stew: Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Pour in the broth, and return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the turnips, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
  • Prepare the cauliflower mash: While the stew is simmering, steam or boil the cauliflower florets until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain well, then mash or blend the cauliflower with butter and heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve: Remove the bay leaves from the stew. Serve the lamb stew hot, ladled over a generous portion of cauliflower mash. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 35g
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Health Benefits

  • Turnips replace potatoes in the stew itself, and a cauliflower mash serves as the starchy-tasting side, keeping both halves of the plate low-carb.
  • A long, slow simmer tenderizes the lamb shoulder without needing any flour-based thickener.

Pairs Well With

  • Keto Irish Prawn Salad
  • Keto Colcannon
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