Lamb And Cabbage Stew With Fresh Shell Beans

Name: Lamb And Cabbage Stew With Fresh Shell Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled; 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 3/4 pounds trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 11/2-inch cubes; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 2/3 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped peeled carrots; 1 small green cabbage (about 1 pound), quartered, cored, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 7 cups); Coarse kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh shell beans (such as cranberry, cannellini, flageolet, or pinto; from about 1 pound unshelled); 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; Ground cumin

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 3/4 pounds trimmed boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 11/2-inch cubes
2 cups chopped onions
1 2/3 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small cinnamon stick, broken in half
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped peeled carrots
1 small green cabbage (about 1 pound), quartered, cored, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 7 cups)
Coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 1/2 cups shelled fresh shell beans (such as cranberry, cannellini, flageolet, or pinto; from about 1 pound unshelled)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Ground cumin

1
Heat small skillet over medium-high heat. Add coriander and caraway seeds to dry skillet; toast until aromatic and slightly darker in color, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Finely grind in mortar with pestle or in spice mill. Transfer spice mixture to medium bowl. Add mint, salt, turmeric, crushed red pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil; mix to paste. Add lamb; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.
2
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large pot over medium heat. Add lamb mixture and onions; saute until outside of meat is no longer pink and onions begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, garlic, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Bring to simmer. Add carrots, then cabbage; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 cups water and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to pot; stir to combine. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until meat and cabbage are tender, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
3
Meanwhile, place fresh beans, if using, in small saucepan. Add pinch of coarse salt and just enough water to cover beans. Simmer uncovered until just tender, 10 to 30 minutes, depending on kind of bean. Drain.
4
Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf from stew. Add cooked beans (or canned beans, if using) and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:
5
Rewarm over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
6
Stir parsley into stew. Divide stew among bowls. Sprinkle with ground cumin.

1090

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, 1 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled, 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Lamb And Cabbage Stew With Fresh Shell Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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