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Homemade Lamb Stew Recipe
5 from 12 votes

Homemade Lamb Stew Recipe

This lamb stew is a slow-cooked dish featuring well-browned lamb shanks braised with onions, leeks, and a blend of vegetables including carrots, potatoes, and celeriac. The stew uses red wine and beef stock for depth, enhanced by garlic and fresh rosemary. It produces tender lamb that falls off the bone with a rich, hearty broth and softened root vegetables.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 407 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 1- pound lamb shank
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion peeled, large diced
  • 1 leek quarter sliced and rinsed, large or 2 medium-sized
  • 1 cup red wine dry
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 cups beef stock
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 rosemary fresh sprig
  • 5 Yukon potato quartered
  • 6 carrot peeled, extra-large cut
  • 1 celeriac root large, peeled, extra-large diced
  • ¼ cup parsley finely minced
  • salt coarse and freshly cracked, to taste
  • black pepper coarse and freshly cracked, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Season the lamb shanks on all sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the oil to a large rondeau or Dutch oven pot and heat to high until it smokes lightly.
  3. Place in the lamb shanks turn the heat down to medium-high and sear on all sides until they are well browned, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the lamb shanks and add the onions and leeks to the pan turn the heat to low-medium and cook while frequently stirring for 25 to 30 minutes or until well browned.
  5. Deglaze with red wine and cook over high heat until it is mostly absorbed into the onions.
  6. Turn the heat down to low medium and mix in the flour until combined to make a roux.
  7. Pour in the beef stock along with the garlic cloves, rosemary sprig, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
  8. Place back in the lamb shanks, cover the pot, and cook for 2 ½ to 3 hours over low heat or until they easily fall from the bone.
  9. Remove the Lamb shanks and trim the meat away from the bones.
  10. Roughly cut the lamb into 1” chunks. Set them aside.
  11. Place the trimmed lamb bones back in the pot with the potatoes, carrots, and celeriac root and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, which takes about 30 minutes.
  12. Finish by stirring back in the cut-up lamb shank and parsley, and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
  13. Serve the lamb stew in a bowl with optional garnishes of chopped fresh parsley or rosemary.

Notes

  • This stew can be prepared 4 to 6 hours in advance and kept warm until serving.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.
  • Reheat gently on low heat, adding beef stock as needed to adjust consistency and flavor.
  • Dry rosemary (2 teaspoons) can replace the fresh sprig without altering the stew's character.
  • Sear lamb shanks in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, ensuring even browning.
  • Additions like button mushrooms or diced turnips and parsnips can be included for more variety.

Nutrition Information

Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 691mg (29%) Potassium 1621mg (34%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 7989IU (160%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 691mg 29%
Potassium 1621mg 34%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 7989IU 160%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.