Lamb Stifado Recipe

Name: Lamb Stifado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 6 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb boneless stewing lamb; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup water; 2 -3 bay leaves; 1 inch cinnamon; 6 allspice berries; 3 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

6 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb boneless stewing lamb
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup water
2 -3 bay leaves
1 inch cinnamon
6 allspice berries
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt & pepper

1
Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil until turning brown and soft.
2
Remove and set them aside.
3
Add the meat and brown well.
4
Add all the remaining ingredients, including the onions.
5
Add water to just cover.
6
Tightly cover the pot and simmer very slowly for 2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Like most stews, this is better reheated the next day.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb boneless stewing lamb, and more.

Yes, Lamb Stifado 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.

Lamb Stifado

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