This lamb stew is loaded with hearty, healthy ingredients. This lamb stew recipe is simple (a one-pot meal!) The lengthy simmering time in the oven makes the tender lamb morsels and vegetables just melt in your mouth.
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Servings: 8people
Calories: 481
Prep Time: 20 minutesmins
Cook Time: 2 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Total Time: 2 hourshrs40 minutesmins
Ingredients
4ozbacon, (4 strips, chopped into 1/4" strips)
2lbsboneless leg of lamb or lamb shoulder, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1 1/2lbssmall yellow potatoes, halved or quartered into 1" pieces
4medium carrots, 10 oz, peeled and cut into 1/2" thick pieces
1/4cupparsley, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
In a 5Qt dutch oven, saute chopped bacon over medium heat until browned and fat released. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a large plate.
While bacon cooks, season lamb pieces with 1/2 Tbsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup flour and toss to coat. Cook lamb in 2 batches in hot bacon grease over medium heat until browned (3-4 min per side) then transfer to the plate with bacon.
Add diced onion and sauté 2 min. Add garlic and cook another minute, stirring constantly. Add 1 1/2 cups wine, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Add sliced mushrooms, bring to simmer then cook uncovered 10 min. Preheat Oven to 325˚F.
Return bacon and lamb to pot and add 4 cups broth, 1 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp dried thyme and 2 bay leaves. Stir in potatoes and carrots, making sure potatoes are mostly submerged in liquid. Bring to a boil then COVER and carefully transfer to preheated oven at 325˚F for 1 hr and 45 min. When done, potatoes and lamb will be very tender.**
Notes
*We used the wine "Soft Red" by Ste Chappell. A Pinot Noir would also work well. ** For reduced fat stew, spoon out any excess oil from the surface when it comes out of the oven.
Nutrition Facts
Lamb Stew Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
481
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Cholesterol
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
1276
mg
55
%
Potassium
1234
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
5285
IU
106
%
Vitamin C
17.1
mg
21
%
Calcium
67
mg
7
%
Iron
5.6
mg
31
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.