A hearty Greek lamb stew made with tender lamb pieces, aromatic herbs, and vegetables. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
2h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 500 ml beef broth
- 2 g black pepper
- 200 g carrots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1000 g lamb shoulder
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 onion
- 5 g oregano
- 10 g parsley
- 500 g potatoes
- 250 ml red wine
- 5 g salt
- 5 g thyme
- 400 g tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the lamb chunks and brown them on all sides. Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
Step 4
Return the lamb to the pot and add the chopped tomatoes, red wine, beef broth, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
Step 6
Add the cubed potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Step 7
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Step 8
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.