Lamb and Yellow Split Pea Stew Recipe

Name: Lamb and Yellow Split Pea Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder or beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 whole cloves; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup yellow split peas (1 1/2 oz); 1 large russet (baking) potato; 2 to 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 lb boneless lamb shoulder or beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup yellow split peas (1 1/2 oz)
1 large russet (baking) potato
2 to 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1
Heat butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook meat, onion, salt, pepper, and spices, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
2
Add lime juice and water and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
3
Add split peas and simmer, covered, until peas are falling apart and meat is tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
4
Keep warm, partially covered.
5
Peel potato and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
6
Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry potato in 2 batches, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, about 7 minutes.
7
Transfer potato with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
8
Fold fried potato into stew just before serving, or serve it on top.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder or beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lamb and Yellow Split Pea Stew 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.

Lamb and Yellow Split Pea Stew

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