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Lamb Stew

A hearty and flavorful lamb stew, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 4 cups beef or lamb broth
  • 1 cup red wine optional
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary dried or fresh

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides.
  2. Remove lamb and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes, stirring for a few minutes.
Cooking
  1. Return the lamb to the pot and add broth, red wine, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until lamb is tender.
  3. Add green peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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