King Charles' former chef reveals the recipe of his favourite dish and you need to try it

A bowl of your favourite comfort food can provide warmth and a feeling of nostalgia and contentment unlike anything else.

As reported by Hello Magazine, thanks to Chef Darren McGrady, now we know what King Charles’ comfort food of choice is, and not just that, we also have a recipe for how to make it.

Chef McGrady was personal chef to royalty for 15 years, including Queen Elizabeth II herself, as well as Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes’William and Harry. Along with this, he has cooked for very important world leaders including US President Bush and President Clinton.

King Charles' favourite comfort food

The King’s comfort of choice is a bowl of Irish stew. As per Chef McGrady, this dish would be prepared very often on Fridays and Saturdays when shooting parties were hosted in the royal estate at Sandringham.

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A typical lunch on shooting days included hearty stews and pies, followed by puddings like treacle tart and custard.

Chef McGrady’s Irish stew recipe

Below is Chef McGrady’s Irish stew recipe as shared by him on his Youtube channel.

Ingredients

• 1-2 lb boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 large onions, peeled, halved and sliced
• 3 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 rutabaga (swede) peeled and cut into cubes
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 cups (about 10) small gold potatoes, cut in half
• 2 quarts lamb broth (or chicken or beef broth)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

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Directions

• Add the oil to a large pot and heat until smoking. Carefully add the lamb and stir until brown. (drain off the fat - optional)
• Add the vegetables and stir (don't add the potatoes until halfway through cooking)
• Add the thyme and broth, cover with a lid and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.
• Garnish with chopped parsley.

Sources used:

Youtube: Darren McGracy

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