Polish Lamb Stew
A hearty, savory stew originating from Poland, made with tender lamb and a variety of vegetables.
Ingredients
- β1.5 pounds lamb shouldercut into 1-inch pieces
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β2 medium carrotpeeled and chopped
- β2 stalks celerychopped
- β2 tablespoons all-purpose flourfor dusting lamb
- β2 cups beef brothhomemade or store-bought
- β1 cup white wineoptional
- β2 tablespoons tomato pasteoptional
- β1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Dust the lamb pieces with flour, shaking off excess.
- 3
Sear the lamb until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot.
- 4
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Add the beef broth, white wine (if using), and tomato paste (if using) to the pot.
- 6
Return the lamb to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Braise the stew for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 8
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.