Braised Lamb Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) lamb leg steaks; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 large onion, peeled; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 fresh hot red chile or 1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup hearty red wine; One 14.5 oz (411g) can chopped tomatoes; 2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives; 1 1/2 tsp chopped thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme; Thyme and parsley leaves to garnish; Flameproof casserole with a lid

Servings: persons

2 lbs (900g) lamb leg steaks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, peeled
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 fresh hot red chile or 1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup hearty red wine
One 14.5 oz (411g) can chopped tomatoes
2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1 1/2 tsp chopped thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
Thyme and parsley leaves to garnish
Flameproof casserole with a lid

1
Season the lamb steaks with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large casserole over medium-high heat.
3
In batches, brown the meat on both sides.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Meanwhile, pulse the onion, garlic, and chile in a food processor until it forms a coarse paste.
6
Add to the casserole and reduce the heat to medium-low.
7
Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
8
Stir in the wine, then the tomatoes and thyme.
9
Bring to a simmer over high heat.
10
Return the lamb to the casserole.
11
Reduce the heat to low and cover.
12
Simmer until the lamb is very tender, about 45 minutes.
13
During the last few minutes, stir in the olives.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Serve hot, sprinkled with thyme and parsley.

841

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs (900g) lamb leg steaks, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 large onion, peeled, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Lamb

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