French Lamb Stew
A hearty and flavorful French-inspired lamb stew recipe, perfect for a cold evening. This dish combines the rich flavors of lamb with the comfort of a classic French stew.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Lamb shoulder
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●1 large Onion
- ●2 medium Carrot
- ●2 stalks Celery
- ●1 cup Red wine
- ●2 cups Beef broth
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- ●2 sprigs Thyme
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Sear the lamb shoulder until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the red wine to the pot and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 6
Add the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- 7
Return the lamb to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 8
Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 9
Braise the lamb in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until tender and falling apart.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 11
Serve the lamb and vegetables hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- 12
Strain the sauce and serve it over the lamb and vegetables.