Braised Lamb with Giant White Beans Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb with Giant White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 10 garlic cloves, 4 minced, 6 peeled; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 1/4 pounds dried giant haricots blancs or giant lima beans, soaked overnight and drained; 2 large thyme sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; 1 quart plus 1 cup chicken stock; 1 quart water; One 6-ounce piece of slab bacon; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon minced parsley; 4-pound boneless lamb shoulder roast, trimmed of excess fat

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 garlic cloves, 4 minced, 6 peeled
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 1/4 pounds dried giant haricots blancs or giant lima beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 large thyme sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
1 quart plus 1 cup chicken stock
1 quart water
One 6-ounce piece of slab bacon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced parsley
4-pound boneless lamb shoulder roast, trimmed of excess fat

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
3
Add the minced garlic, onion and carrot and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the haricot blancs, thyme sprigs, 1 quart of the stock and the water and bring to a boil.
5
Add the bacon and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
6
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
7
Meanwhile, rub the lamb all over with the chopped thyme, season with salt and roll into the shape of a roast; tie at 1-inch intervals with kitchen string.
8
Set the roast in a shallow 12-inch baking dish.
9
Add the remaining 1 cup of stock and roast the lamb for 30 minutes.
10
Add the remaining 6 garlic cloves, cover with foil and roast for 2 1/2 hours, turning once, until the lamb is tender.
11
Transfer the lamb to a carving board.
12
Cover loosely with foil for 10 minutes.
13
Mash the garlic into the pan juices and season with salt.
14
Carve the lamb into thick slices.
15
Serve the lamb with the pan sauce and the beans.

989

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 10 garlic cloves, 4 minced, 6 peeled, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb with Giant White Beans 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 with Giant White Beans

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