Traditional Lamb Stew
Tender chunks of lamb come together with carrots and potatoes in this rich, hearty lamb stew recipe. Serve it as a one-pot meal with crusty bread, or double down on comfort by ladling the stew over polenta or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds Lamb
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Divided
- 3 Onions Large
- 3 Carrots Medium, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 Potatoes Small, peeled, and cubed
- 1 can Broth 14½ ounces beef broth, or use water
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Flour All-purpose
- 1½ teaspoons Parsley Optional; minced, fresh
- 1½ teaspoons Chives Optional; minced
- ½ teaspoon Thyme Optional; minced, fresh
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Pot Or Dutch oven if available
- Oven Safe Pan
- Tin Foil
- Oven
- Slotted Spoon
- Large Bowl
- Medium Bowl
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown meat in 1 Tablespoon pf oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add the onions, carrots, and remaining oil to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes, broth (or water), salt, pepper and lamb; bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat. Cover and bake in a Dutch oven or pan covered with tinfoil at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.
- With a slotted spoon, remove meat and vegetables to a large bowl; set aside and keep warm. Pour pan juices into another bowl; set aside.
- In the pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley, chives, thyme, and meat and vegetables; heat through. Serve.
Notes
- If making a halal meal, be sure that the meat and broth (if using) is certified halal. Use salted butter, or if using unsalted butter, be sure that it is also certified halal.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Traditional Lamb Stew
Amount per Serving
Calories
361
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
79
mg
26
%
Sodium
514
mg
22
%
Potassium
1103
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
5285
IU
106
%
Vitamin C
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
52
mg
5
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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