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Lamb Stew

A hearty and flavorful lamb stew, perfect for cold days. This dish combines tender lamb, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning the lamb
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 2 cups potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup celery sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth or lamb broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Lamb
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the lamb cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes.
  2. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Return the browned lamb to the pot with the vegetables.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Simmer the Stew
  1. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  2. Let the stew simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
Final Touches
  1. Remove the bay leaf and discard it.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  3. Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of red wine when combining ingredients. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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