Easy Lamb Stew
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Easy Lamb Stew
Description
Easy Lamb Stew features ground lamb browned and cooked with yellow onion, garlic, and diced red potatoes. Lentils and vegetable broth are simmered with thyme and bay leaf until tender, then combined with diced tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, and the lamb meat. The stew finishes with Parmesan cheese stirred in for richness and a touch of white wine or lemon juice added for brightness just before serving.
The stew offers a balanced combination of ingredients: soft lentils and potatoes create a hearty body, while the lamb provides savory flavor and protein. The simmering melds herbs and vegetables into a comforting stew with gentle acidity from the tomatoes and wine/lemon. The Parmesan adds a subtle creamy note without overpowering the dish.
Serve this stew as a main course on its own or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth. It's a good meal choice when you want something warm and satisfying that incorporates modestly spiced meat and vegetables. It can be prepared ahead and gently reheated. The texture and balanced flavors make it approachable for various palates seeking a simple lamb stew.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces lamb ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion , chopped
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 cup red potato , cut into ½ inch pieces
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- ¾ cup green lentils dry
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons bell pepper , minced
- 1 celery chopped, stalk
- 12 ounce diced tomato petite, canned
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
- 2 tablespoons white wine or lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium in a large Dutch oven or pot.
- When hot, add ground lamb, breaking up while cooking, approximately 5-7 minutes. When lamb is cooked, remove to a paper towel lined plate.
- Without cleaning out the pot, add yellow onion, garlic and cubed potato. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until onions start to soften.
- Add chicken broth, lentils, thyme, Kosher salt, ground black pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a low simmer.
- Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
- Add minced bell pepper, celery, tomatoes (and juices) and ground lamb.
- Continue to simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Directly before serving, stir in white wine or lemon juice.
- Ladle into serving dishes and serve.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1064mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 567IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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