Greek Lamb Stifado
A traditional Greek stew made with tender lamb, onions, garlic, and a blend of spices. Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds lamb shouldercut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ●1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1 cup red wineoptional
- ●1 cup beef broth
- ●1 teaspoon stifado spice blend
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the lamb cubes with salt, black pepper, and cumin.
- 3
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and add more oil if necessary. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- 6
Add the smoked paprika, beef broth, and red wine (if using). Stir to combine.
- 7
Add the browned lamb back to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce.
- 8
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
- 9
Bake for 2-1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falls apart easily.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the stifado spice blend.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- 12
Optional: Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.