Spoon Lamb Recipe

Name: Spoon Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried navy beans; 3 ounces dried porcini mushrooms; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 boned lamb shoulder, about 4 1/2 pounds, well trimmed of fat and tied in 3 places; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 tablespoons flour; 2 cups dry white wine; 2 carrots, cut in sticks 2 inches long; 2 celery stalks, cut in sticks 2 inches long; 3 medium zucchini, cut in sticks 2 inches long; 3 leeks, chopped; 1 white turnip, peeled and diced; 1 bouquet garni; 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns; 3 whole cloves; 5 cups lamb or beef broth; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 pound dried navy beans
3 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 boned lamb shoulder, about 4 1/2 pounds, well trimmed of fat and tied in 3 places
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups dry white wine
2 carrots, cut in sticks 2 inches long
2 celery stalks, cut in sticks 2 inches long
3 medium zucchini, cut in sticks 2 inches long
3 leeks, chopped
1 white turnip, peeled and diced
1 bouquet garni
1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
5 cups lamb or beef broth
Salt to taste

1
Place beans in a bowl, cover with water to a depth of 2 inches and set aside to soak at least 4 hours.
2
Place mushrooms in a bowl, cover with warm water and set aside to soak at least 1 hour.
3
Heat oil in a heavy 7- to 8-quart casserole.
4
Add the lamb, and brown it on all sides.
5
Remove it from the casserole, and remove the string.
6
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
7
Add onion and garlic to the casserole and cook over medium heat until soft and starting to brown.
8
Blend the tomato paste and flour together, and add them to casserole.
9
Cook, stirring, a few minutes, then stir in the wine.
10
Add the remaining ingredients.
11
Drain the beans and mushrooms, and add them.
12
Bring to a simmer.
13
Return lamb to casserole, cover and place in oven.
14
Cook for 7 hours.
15
Serve directly from the casserole, or transfer to a serving dish and serve with tablespoons.
16
The lamb is so soft it can be pulled apart with a spoon.
17
If desired, serve with mashed potatoes or couscous.

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound dried navy beans, 3 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 boned lamb shoulder, about 4 1/2 pounds, well trimmed of fat and tied in 3 places, and more.

Yes, Spoon Lamb 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.

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Spoon Lamb

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