Greek Lamb Stew

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich and aromatic slow-cooked stew featuring tender lamb, white wine, 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 simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful meal. Tender cubes of lamb are browned to perfection and then slowly simmered in a robust sauce of white wine, chicken stock, and tomato sauce. The dish is infused with the earthy warmth of dried rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf, creating an aromatic profile that fills the kitchen. Black olives and blanched white onions add subtle briny and sweet notes, balancing the richness of the meat. Perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a special family gathering, this stew offers a satisfying texture and complex taste that improves as it sits. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Season the all-purpose flour with salt and black pepper, then dredge the lamb cubes in the seasoned flour until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the lamb cubes in the hot oil, turning occasionally until sealed on all sides.
  4. Sprinkle ground thyme, dried rosemary, and minced garlic over the browned lamb.
  5. Add chicken stock, white wine, tomato sauce, the bay leaf, and blanched white onions to the pot.
  6. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, then bring the liquid to a simmer.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour and 30 minutes, until the lamb is tender.
  8. Stir in the pitted black olives and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

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.

Keywords: greek, lamb, stew, slow-cooked, herbs, rosemary, thyme, white wine, olives, comfort food, main course, dinner, simmered, mediterranean, tomato sauce, garlic, onions, hearty, traditional, family meal
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