The carrots are cut into large chunks so that they can braise along with the meat, absorbing the juices, without getting too overcooked. However, this does result in very soft carrots, so if you ...

Lamb neck is a good cut for Irish stew because it needs long, slow cooking. Photo by Shutterstock. The lamb should be a cut meant for long, slow cooking. If you can get a lamb neck, go for it. They ...