Rustic Mediterranean Lamb Stew

🫒 Rustic Mediterranean Lamb Stew With Fresh Herbs & Veggies

A hearty, flavorful stew made with tender lamb, fresh herbs, and wholesome vegetables — slow-cooked to perfection and full of Mediterranean warmth.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)

2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into chunks

Salt & black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 cup beef or lamb broth

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp ground cinnamon

2 bay leaves

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

Juice of 1 lemon

👩‍🍳 Directions:

↪️1. Season & Sear the Lamb:

Season lamb chunks well with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb in batches until browned all over. Set aside.

↪️2. Sauté the Veggies:

In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften.

↪️3. Add Tomato Base:

Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute. Then add the diced tomatoes, broth, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Stir it all together.

↪️4. Simmer:

Add the lamb back into the pot. Bring everything to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 1½ to 2 hours, until the lamb is super tender.

↪️5. Finish with Herbs & Lemon:

Stir in the parsley, thyme, rosemary, and lemon juice. Let it simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes to blend all the flavors.

↪️6. Serve Hot:

Remove bay leaves. Serve the stew warm with crusty bread, rice, or couscous.

⏱️ Time & Nutrition

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Calories: Around 520 kcal per serving