Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Lamb Stew

There is nothing fancy at all about this dish, it's really just a plain good stew.
Lamb Stew
I like using lamb in stew from time to time for a change from beef. I find its flavor pairs really well with root vegetables & this stew is heavy on the vegetables. I used to be one of those people who insist they don't like turnips & rutabagas but in the last couple years I've really come around to them & its dishes like this one that have done it.

Lamb Stew

1 T olive oil
4 oz onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz lamb stew meat
2 T flour
9 oz russet potato, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes
7 oz turnip, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 oz rutabaga, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 oz carrots, peeled & sliced
1/2 t dried oregano
1/2 t dried thyme
1/4 t dried rosemary
1/4 t dried marjoram
2 c chicken stock

Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion & garlic & sauté until tender. Add the lamb & cook until cooked through. Sprinkle flour over the meat & cook while stirring for 1 minute. Stir in the potato, turnip, rutabaga, carrots, oregano, thyme, rosemary & marjoram. Add the stock (you can add a little water too if you think it needs it). Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat & simmer until the vegetables are tender about 1 hour. Remove lid & simmer until gravy reaches desired consistency.

2 - 3 servings

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8 comments:

Elle said...

Perfect for those days when you're watching the snow fall outside, or when you've just finished shoveling!

giz said...

Comfort food that's good for you - gotta love it. I agree about the pairing of lamb and root vegetables.

Tangled Noodle said...

Just the thing for our frigid temps!

George Gaston said...

kat & Matt, sometimes it is the simple recipes that are the best. And here you prove that with this wonderful stew. Many thanks...

grace said...

yes, this is basic, but it's also fantastic. i especially love the blend of herbs you used!

Toni @ Imperfect Pregnancy said...

This is my kind of dish. I wish I had it a few weeks ago when my veggie drawer was full of root vegetables. Next time...

Peter M said...

Comfort, comfort, comfort. Appeals to the "hungry man" in all of us.

Anonymous said...

Living in a hot climate does not stop my family to enjoy the stew. Tqvm

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