Savory Lamb Stew Recipes

ICELANDIC LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Prepare Meat: Separate meat from any bones, optionally reserving bones (Note 4). Working with meat, trim off and discard excess fat. Cut trimmed meat into chunks, 1 to 1.5 inches in size. Season meat chunks on one side with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.
• Preheat Oven: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, and preheat to 300 F.
• Brown Meat: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in oven-safe pot (Note 5) over medium-high heat until very hot. Add seasoned meat to pot in single layer. Cook until well-browned on bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip meat chunks and repeat for another side, another 5 minutes. Transfer meat to large bowl.
• Cook Vegetables: Reduce to medium heat, and add onions, carrots, celery, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to now-empty pot. Cook for a few minutes, stirring and scraping with stiff wooden utensil to loosen browned bits stuck to bottom of pot. Stir in garlic and thyme until well-mixed and aromatic, less than 30 seconds.
• Add Water & Meat: Add water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Scrape along bottom and sides of pot to loosen any browned bits. Add any reserved bones. Return browned meat and any accumulated juices, evenly distributing in pot.
• Bake: Bring to simmer, then cover with lid and transfer pot to preheated oven. Cook until meat is very tender, about 2 hours.
• Serve: Uncover, and discard any bones. Stir in green peas and vinegar until well-mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and save leftovers (Note 6).

TRADITIONAL LAMB STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown meat in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add the onions, carrots and remaining oil to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes, broth, salt, pepper and lamb; bring to a boil. , Remove from the heat. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender., With a slotted spoon, remove meat and vegetables to a large bowl; set aside and keep warm. Pour pan juices into another bowl; set aside. , In the Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley, chives, thyme, and meat and vegetables; heat through.

SAVORY LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Heat two tablespoons oil in a heavy casserole. Add the lamb, a little at a time, and brown pieces on both sides, removing as they brown.
• Add remaining oil to the casserole and add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic and saute over medium heat until vegetables are lightly browned. Stir in flour and cook a minute or so, then stir in wine.
• Return the meat to the pan, stir, then add the remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and simmer until the lamb is tender, about two hours. Check seasonings before serving.

SAVORY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef and onion in oil over medium-high heat until beef is browned on all sides. Stir in the water, consomme, sherry, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Stir in the carrots, parsnips, potato and turnip. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.