Lamb Potato And Leek Stew Recipes

LAMB STEW WITH POTATOES AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Toss the lamb cubes with a few tablespoons of flour; shake off excess.
• Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add the floured lamb cubes and cook until browned on all sides, stirring and turning frequently.
• Remove the meat and add the mushrooms to the drippings. Cook until the mushrooms are golden brown and tender, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
• Add the lamb cubes back to the pot along with the water, broth, 1 teaspoon of salt, thyme, and pepper; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Skim off any fat on the surface.
• Add the potatoes and onion; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add peas, if using, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Combine the milk and 1/3 cup of flour in a cup or small bowl; whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to the simmering stew and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until thickened.
• Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt and pepper, as needed.

LAMB STEW WITH LEEKS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Pat the lamb pieces dry with paper towels and season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large casserole and saute the pieces, a few at a time, until they are lightly browned on all sides. Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Pour off the fat.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and saute the leeks, garlic and thyme until the leaves are soft.
• Return the lamb to the casserole and sprinkle on the flour, stirring vigorously to coat all the pieces of meat. Add wine and bring it to boil, stirring well and scraping off any pieces that have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add chicken stock, cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally for about an hour.
• Add potatoes and cook until they are tender. If more liquid is needed, add hot chicken stock or water. Correct seasoning, add parsley and serve.

IRISH LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Cut lamb into cubes.
• Peel and roughly chop the shallots, and slice and rinse the leek.
• Peel and dice the potatoes, carrots and rutabaga.
• Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, add lamb and cook until lightly browned, remove from pan.
• Add shallots, leeks and garlic to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour over the shallots and stir until mixture browns.
• Gradually add stock while stirring.
• Return meat to saucepan.
• Add salt, pepper, rosemary and bay leaves.
• Cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 30 minutes.
• Add the carrots and turnips, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes longer.
• About 10 minutes before you are ready to serve the stew, add the peas and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
• If you are expecting to have leftovers, it's best to divide the stew beforehand and add the peas (in proportion) only to the part being served. Reheat the remaining stew and add the remaining peas just before serving.

LAMB AND POTATO STEW

Steps:

• In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours or until tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.

HEARTY LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large casserole. Tip in the lamb and cook for 5 mins until any liquid has disappeared, then add the onion, carrots and leeks. Cook for 5 mins more, stirring often, until the veg is starting to soften.
• Pour over the stock, add the rosemary, cover with a lid and cook over a low heat for 1 hr. Stir in the beans and cook for 30 mins more, topping up with water if necessary, until the lamb is tender and cooked through. Serve with some crusty bread or potatoes, if you like.

LEEK 'N LAMB STEW (MEAL IN ONE POT)

Steps:

• Add oil to a large pot and brown the lamb cubes, apprx 10 minutes add garlic do not let the garlic get too brown.
• Add all the veggies and continue to brown for another 5 minutes.
• Add 1/2 the broth, stirring to get all the little bits off the bottom of the pot and incorporated into the stew.
• Add spices and 1/2 the cheese.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add remaining broth, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat and veggies are tender.
• Let the stew rest 15 minutes before serving.
• Pass the remaining cheese to sprinkle over each serving.