Spicy Lamb Stew Recipe

Name: Spicy Lamb Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 lbs of lamb shoulder stew meat, cut into 11/2-inch cubes; Olive oil; 2 yellow onions, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; 2 dry pasilla chiles, chopped, stems and most seeds removed; 1 Tbsp hot Hungarian paprika*; 11/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Pinch of ground cardamon; 11/2 cups chicken stock (use gluten-free stock for gluten-free version); 14 oz of canned whole tomatoes, put through a food mill, or pureed; 8-10 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley; 4-5 sprigs of thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2/3 cup raisins; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2-3 lbs of lamb shoulder stew meat, cut into 11/2-inch cubes
Olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 red bell peppers, chopped
2 dry pasilla chiles, chopped, stems and most seeds removed
1 Tbsp hot Hungarian paprika*
11/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of ground cardamon
11/2 cups chicken stock (use gluten-free stock for gluten-free version)
14 oz of canned whole tomatoes, put through a food mill, or pureed
8-10 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley
4-5 sprigs of thyme
1 bay leaf
2/3 cup raisins
Salt and pepper

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1 Pat the lamb dry with a paper towel. Drying the lamb this way first will help the lamb pieces brown. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy, high-sided pot, such as a Dutch oven, over medium high heat. When the pot is hot, add the lamb pieces in batches, being careful not to crowd them. Cook, turning as needed so that the lamb pieces brown evenly on all sides, for 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
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2 Return the pot to medium-high heat. Add the onions, dried peppers and red bell peppers and stir to coat with the oil in the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.
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3 Make a bouquet garni by placing the parsley, thyme and bay leaf in the center of a doubled over cheesecloth square. Gather the ends and secure with kitchen string.
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4 Stir in the paprika, cumin, and cardamom and cook for a minute. Add the pureed (or cooked tomatoes put through a food mill) tomatoes, lamb, chicken stock, raisins and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil over high heat, decrease heat to low. Cook, partially covered, for about 3 hours, or until lamb is tender.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve over couscous or rice (gluten-free option).

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3 lbs of lamb shoulder stew meat, cut into 11/2-inch cubes, Olive oil, 2 yellow onions, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lamb 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.

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Spicy Lamb Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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