Greek Lamb Stew

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich and aromatic slow-cooked lamb stew with wine, tomatoes, and Mediterranean herbs
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Greek Lamb Stew

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 54.6

Description

This hearty Greek Lamb Stew is a comforting classic that transforms tender chunks of lamb into a deeply flavorful dish. Slow-simmered with white wine, tomato sauce, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, the meat becomes fall-apart tender. The addition of blanched onions and pitted black olives adds texture and a touch of briny sweetness. Perfect for a cozy dinner party or a satisfying weekend meal, this stew captures the essence of Mediterranean home cooking. Serve with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the delicious savory broth.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Season the all-purpose flour with salt and pepper, then dredge the lamb cubes in the seasoned flour until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup kettle or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the floured lamb cubes in the hot oil, turning until browned on all sides.
  4. Sprinkle dried rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic over the browned lamb.
  5. Add chicken stock, white wine, and tomato sauce to the pot.
  6. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  8. Add the blanched white onions and pitted black olives to the pot.
  9. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes until the lamb is tender and the flavors have melded.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 54.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.5g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The original ingredient list was incomplete; ensure you have 3 lb lamb, 2 c chicken stock, 1 c white wine, 1/4 c olive oil, 1 cn tomato sauce, 1 bay leaf, 2 small white onions, 1/4 ts ground thyme, 1/2 c black olives, 1 cl garlic, salt, and pepper.

To blanch the onions: peel them, boil in water for 2-3 minutes, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking.

For deeper flavor, you can add a bay leaf during the simmering process and remove it before serving.

Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: greek, lamb, stew, slow-cooked, mediterranean, rosemary, thyme, white wine, tomato sauce, black olives, comfort food, dinner, herbs, simmer, savory, traditional, meat, onions, garlic, olive oil
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