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Lamb Stew

You can make La Madeleine French Lamb Stew at home with this easy copycat recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 563 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds lamb meat (shoulder or lamb leg cut in medium cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme and bay leaf tied together)
  • 4 cups chopped tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound carrots
  • 2 pounds potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound green peas fresh and shelled

Instructions

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  1. Cut the lamb meat into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the lamb pieces to very hot oil stirring once or twice.
  4. Let the meat brown for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, onion, bouquet garni, tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the lamb base.
  6. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Add 1 quart of water, bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 45 minutes.
  8. Peel and cut carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  9. Add carrots, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.
  10. Add potatoes, stir, and cook for 30 minutes.
  11. Melt butter in a small pan and add flour. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a light roux.
  12. Add roux and peas to the stew. Stir to combine.
  13. Cook for a few minutes, until the stew has thickened.
  14. Remove the bouquet garni and serve.

Notes

  • Instead of using water, you may want to swap it with a
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  • Instead of using water, you may want to swap it with a broth like beef broth, chicken broth, chicken stock,  or even lamb stock if you have any on hand.
  • I recommend serving the stew with some fresh crusty bread. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 563kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 1088mg (31%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 4430IU (89%) Vitamin C 40.9mg (45%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563

% Daily Value*

Calories 563kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 246mg 10%
Potassium 1088mg 23%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 4430IU 89%
Vitamin C 40.9mg 45%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 8mg 44%

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