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Lamb Stew | Mediterranean

This lamb stew has the most amazing flavor. The meat is melt in your mouth tender. This dish works well for dinner or for a holiday spread.
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Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Wholesome
Keyword: allspice, Bell Peppers, cinnamon, foodie, Gluten Free Recipes, how to make lamb stew, lamb stew, leg of lamb, Mediterranean Cuisine, nutmeg, photography, slow cooked, Stovetop recipes, Tomatoes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 531kcal
Author: Yasmin Jackson

Equipment

  • 6 quart saute pan

Ingredients

FOR THE LAMB:

FOR THE STEW:

  • 2 small onions chopped, diced or sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 6 cups fresh tomatoes diced (vine ripen or plum) about 8 to 10 tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons granluated sugar

Instructions

  • Optional: Wash the meat and dry well with paper towel.
  • Mix together the salt and black pepper. Reserve 1 teaspoon for cooking the vegetables.
  • Season the lamb chunks with the remaining salt and pepper mixture.
  • In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
  • Cook the lamb chunks in two batches. Turn up the heat to high once the meat is added. Cook each batch about 4 minutes per batch until meat is lightly brown. Transfer meat to a bowl. Turn down the heat to medium.
  • Saute the peppers and onions. Stir. Add garlic. Season with a pinch of the reserved salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Stir and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Add in tomatoes and season with the remaining salt and pepper. Add in sugar and cilantro. Turn up heat to high. Mix and cook 5 to 6 minutes until tomatoes starts to break down.
  • Add back the browned lamb. Add the chopped mint. Mix. Cover and lower heat to medium low or low. Simmer until fork tender and sauce thickens. About 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro if preferred.
  • Serve and enjoy. I served this with my Creamy Sweet Peas Polenta. Link in notes below.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 1376mg | Potassium: 1608mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2830IU | Vitamin C: 114mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 6mg