Egyptian Lamb Stew
A hearty, flavorful stew made with tender lamb and rich spices, perfect for a cold winter's night.
Ingredients
- β1.5 lbs lamb shouldercut into 2-inch cubes
- β1 large onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- β2 large potatoespeeled and chopped
- β2 cups chicken brothgluten-free
- β2 tbsp tomato pastedried
- β1 tsp cuminground
- β1 tsp corianderground
- β1/2 tsp cayenne pepperoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the lamb and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot.
- 6
Return the lamb to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro (if desired)