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March 17th is St Patrick\u2019s Day and we\u2019ve got two traditional recipes to tempt you. Whether you\u2019re an Irish slimmer looking forward to a full-on feast, or you just fancy trying a taste of what the Emerald Isle has to offer, our slimming-friendly stew, served with veg-packed mashed potatoes, makes a perfect St Patrick\u2019s Day dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Slimming World Irish stew recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although traditionally a mutton dish, Irish stew is now more typically made with lamb (which is much easier to get hold of). This rustic, two-step stew couldn\u2019t be any easier. Simply throw in your lamb, chunky veg and stock, then let it work its magic on the hob for two hours. The end result is meltingly tender lamb and tasty veg in a delicious, thick gravy \u2013 the ultimate chilly-weather warmer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

serves 4
\u00bd Swip per serving
ready in 2 hours 35 mins
freezer-friendly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

700g lean lamb leg steaks, visible fat removed, cut into large chunks
3 onions, thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 turnips or 1 swede, peeled and roughly chopped
4 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
4 celery sticks, roughly chopped
900ml hot chicken stock
1 level tbsp chicken gravy granules<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Put the lamb, onions, garlic, turnips or swede, carrots and celery in a large, heavy-based flameproof casserole pan. Add the stock and gravy granules, stir well and bring to the boil over a high heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Season lightly, then cover tightly. Reduce the heat to very low and cook for 2 hours, or until the lamb is very tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on the blog: Prefer something a little lighter? Try our new Shamrock soup<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Colcannon recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Go green with colcannon! This popular Irish dish is a simple mix of mashed potatoes and cabbage \u2013 and it\u2019s another two-step wonder. To keep things slimming-friendly, the Slimming World colcannon recipe swaps the usual cream or butter for fat-free natural fromage frais.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More for members: If you\u2019re not a stew person, you could promote your colcannon to a fantastic Free Food main. Look up the colcannon parsnip cakes with bacon recipe<\/a> on our members\u2019 website \u2013 or keep things simple and top oven-baked colcannon cakes with egg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

serves 4
FREE
ready in 25 mins
vegetarian <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1kg potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
\u00bd Savoy cabbage, cored and shredded
100g fat-free natural fromage frais<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 12-15 minutes, adding the cabbage for the last 5 minutes to soften the leaves. Drain and return to a low heat to drive off any excess moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the fromage frais and mash until smooth. Season lightly and serve hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on the blog: Is steak and chips more up your street? Try the Guinness-braised steak recipe here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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More for members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slimming World members have access to more than 2,400 online recipes, making it easy to celebrate every special occasion while still protecting your weight loss. If you\u2019re looking for more Irish-inspired recipes, you\u2019ll find recipes for Irish stew and dumplings and Irish coffee and chocolate pots on the member-exclusive app and website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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