Croatian Style Braised Lamb Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew originating from Croatia, made with tender lamb, juicy vegetables, and rich spices.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs Lamb Shoulderbone-in, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ●2 medium Onionschopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●4 medium Carrotspeeled, chopped
- ●2 large Potatoespeeled, chopped
- ●1 cup Red Winedry
- ●2 cups Beef Brothlow-sodium
- ●2 tbsp Tomato Pastecrushed
- ●1 tsp Dried Thymedried
- ●1 tsp Saltto taste
- ●1 tsp Black Pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the lamb with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the lamb until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onions.
- 7
Cook until the onions are softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Add the chopped carrots and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
- 10
Add the red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, and dried thyme.
- 11
Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 12
Return the lamb to the pot, cover with a lid.
- 13
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 14
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 15
Serve the lamb and vegetables hot, garnished with fresh parsley.