Turkish Lamb Stew Recipe

Name: Turkish Lamb Stew Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. dry chick peas; 1 1/2 bouquet garni; 2 pound boneless shoulder of lamb; 1 onion; 1 garlic clove; 1/4 c. butter; 3 tbsp. oil; 1 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1 teaspoon grnd cinnamon; Sprig of rosemary; 1 bay leaf; 16 ounce. can tomatoes; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tbsp. minced parsley; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. dry chick peas
1 1/2 bouquet garni
2 pound boneless shoulder of lamb
1 onion
1 garlic clove
1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. oil
1 teaspoon grnd cumin
1 teaspoon grnd cinnamon
Sprig of rosemary
1 bay leaf
16 ounce. can tomatoes
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. minced parsley
Salt and pepper

1
Soak chick peas overnight covered.
2
Next day, drain peas and put into sauce pan, cover with boiling water and add in bouquet garni.
3
Cover and simmer 1 hour.
4
Cut lamb into large pcs.
5
Peel and chop onion; peel and crush garlic.
6
Heat the butter and oil.
7
Fry onion, garlic, cumin and cinnamon for 5 min.
8
Add in meat pcs to pan and brown on all sides.
9
Drain chick peas and add in to casserole with rosemary, bay leaf, seasoning and tomatoes.
10
Cover and cook gently for 1 1/2 hrs.
11
Adjust seasoning and sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley before serving.

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. dry chick peas, 1 1/2 bouquet garni, 2 pound boneless shoulder of lamb, 1 onion, and more.

Yes, Turkish Lamb Stew Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!