Lamb & Lentil Stew With Coriander Recipe

Name: Lamb & Lentil Stew With Coriander
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lamb shoulder, cut into chunks; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 pearl onions, peeled; 3 1/2 cups lamb or beef stock; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup lentils, rinsed, drained, impurities removed; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 to 2 teaspoons vinegar or dry red wine; 6 sprigs fresh coriander

Servings: persons

1 pound lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
4 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 pearl onions, peeled
3 1/2 cups lamb or beef stock
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
2 bay leaves
1 cup lentils, rinsed, drained, impurities removed
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 to 2 teaspoons vinegar or dry red wine
6 sprigs fresh coriander

1
Slit chunks of lamb and insert garlic slivers, set aside.
2
In a heavy-bottom casserole, heat oil over medium heat.
3
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes.
4
Add lamb and brown on all sides.
5
Add stock, coriander and bay leaves.
6
Cover and decrease heat to medium-low.
7
Cook until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
8
Discard bay leaves.
9
Set lamb aside.
10
Combine lentils and broth.
11
Cover and cook until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
12
Return lamb to pot and season with salt and pepper.
13
Heat through.
14
Add vinegar or wine before serving, Garnish with fresh coriander.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lamb shoulder, cut into chunks, 4 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 pearl onions, peeled, and more.

Yes, Lamb & Lentil Stew With Coriander 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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Lamb & Lentil Stew With Coriander

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