Lamb Stew with Mediterranean Vegetables
A hearty lamb stew with a mediterranean twist, featuring juicy vegetables and a rich flavor profile. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds lamb shoulder
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●2 medium potatoespeeled and chopped
- ●1 can (14.5 oz) tomatoesdiced
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●1 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the lamb shoulder and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the lamb from the pot and set it aside.
- 4
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice, and oregano to the pot.
- 7
Return the lamb to the pot and bring the stew to a boil.
- 8
Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 9
Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 10
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 11
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.