March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day, and we’ve got two traditional recipes to tempt you. Whether you’re a skinny Irishman looking for a full-on feast or just want to get a taste of what the Emerald Isle has to offer; Patrick’s Day Dinner.
Slimming World Irish Stew Recipe
Although traditionally a mutton dish, Irish stew is now more commonly made with lamb (which is much easier to come by). This rustic, two-step stew couldn’t be easier. Just toss in your lamb, chunky vegetables and stock, then let it work its magic on the hob for two hours. The end result is meltingly tender lamb and delicious vegetables in a delicious, thick gravy, the perfect cold weather warmer.
serves 4
½ Syn per serving
ready in 2 hours 35 minutes
freezer friendly
What you need.
700g lean lamb leg steak, visible fat removed, cut into large pieces
3 onions, thickly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 turnips or 1 swede, peeled and roughly chopped
4 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
4 celery sticks, roughly chopped
900 ml of hot chicken broth
1 level tablespoon of chicken sauce granules
What are you doing:
1. Place the lamb, onion, garlic, turnip or swede, carrot and celery in a large, heavy-based casserole dish. Add the broth and gravy grains, stir well and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Season lightly, then cover tightly. Reduce the heat to very low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the lamb is very tender.
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Colcannon recipe
Want to do something special with the vegetables you serve with your stew? Green with colcannon. This popular Irish dish is a simple mix of mashed potatoes and cabbage, and it’s another two-step wonder. To keep things light, the Slimming World colcannon recipe swaps regular cream or butter for fat-free natural frais.
FOR MORE MEMBERS. If you’re not a stew person, you can boost your colcannon to a fantastic Free Food staple. Find a recipe for Colcanno Parsley Bacon Tarts on our members site or keep simple and Baked Egg Colcanno Tarts.
serves 4
FREE
ready in 25 minutes
vegetarian
What you need.
1 kg of potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
½ Savoy cabbage, cored and shredded
100g of fat-free natural frais
What are you doing:
1. Boil potatoes in boiling water for 12-15 minutes, add cabbage in the last 5 minutes to soften the leaves. Drain and return to low heat to remove excess moisture.
2. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the frais and mash until smooth. Lightly season and serve hot.
MORE ON THE BLOG. Is steak and chips more up your street? Try the Guinness Braised Steak recipe here
Exclusively for members
Slimming World members have access to over 1,900 recipes online, making it easy to celebrate every special occasion while protecting your weight loss. If you’re looking for more Irish-inspired recipes, you’ll find recipes for Irish Stew and Dumplings and Irish Coffee and Chocolate Casserole in the members-only app and website.