Lamb Stew With Dates Recipe

Name: Lamb Stew With Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: -8 lamp chumps cut in half; -1 1/2 large onions finely chopped; -1 large can whole tomatoes; -1/2 cup pitted dates chopped; -3 tbsp. butter; -2 tbsp. olive oil; -1 small can tomato paste; -1 lemon cut into strips with rind; -1 tsp. salt; -1 tsp. french ground pepper; -pinch of saffron threads; -1 1/2 tsp cinnamon; -1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Servings: persons

-8 lamp chumps cut in half
-1 1/2 large onions finely chopped
-1 large can whole tomatoes
-1/2 cup pitted dates chopped
-3 tbsp. butter
-2 tbsp. olive oil
-1 small can tomato paste
-1 lemon cut into strips with rind
-1 tsp. salt
-1 tsp. french ground pepper
-pinch of saffron threads
-1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
-1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

1
-in large frying pan melt butter and oil over low heat
2
-ad onions and cook gently until soft
3
-add ground ginger, cinnamon, pepper, stir for 1 min.
4
-increase heat to high
5
-remove bulk of onions to an oven proof deep crockery pot
6
-brown lamb
7
-remove lamb to crockery pot
8
-add canned tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, chopped dates
9
-scrape up browning bits in pan and stir on medium heat until the dates create a thick sauce (5 min.)
10
-add saffron, salt
11
-scrape sauce into crockery pot
12
-stir to coat lamb
13
-bake crockery pot covered in 325 oven for 2 hrs
14
-remove to stove top
15
-add lemon pieces, 1 tsp. honey
16
-simmer uncovered on low heat until ready to serve

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: -8 lamp chumps cut in half, -1 1/2 large onions finely chopped, -1 large can whole tomatoes, -1/2 cup pitted dates chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb Stew With Dates 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 Stew With Dates

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