Norwegian Lamb Stew
A hearty, comforting stew made with tender lamb and rich flavors. Perfect for a cold winter's night.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds lamb shouldercut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●2 large potatoespeeled and chopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●2 cups beef broth
- ●1 cup red wine
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb cubes on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- 3
Add more oil if necessary, then sauté the onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the chopped carrots and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Gradually add the beef broth, whisking constantly, then add the red wine and tomato paste.
- 8
Return the lamb to the pot, cover and bring to a boil.
- 9
Transfer the pot to the oven and cook at 300°F for 2.5 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 10
Season with thyme and serve hot.