MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB STEW

Middle Eastern Lamb Stew image

Provided by Shelly K

Categories Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lamb
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large Spanish onion, diced
1 shallot, diced (optional)
1 head celery, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
1/4 cup red wine
1 cinnamon stick
1 dash allspice
1 dash cumin
3 bay leaves
black pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)
1/4 cup dried cherries (optional)
oil
water

Steps:

Brown the lamb in oil and remove from pan.
Sauté the onion, shallot (if using), and celery until soft and starting to brown.
Add the wine, browned meat, carrots, sweet potatoes, and the cinnamon stick.
Bring to a simmer, adding water if necessary.
After about 20 minutes, remove the cinnamon stick and add spices, bay leaves, and if using, the almonds and cherries.
Simmer until meat is tender and sweet potatoes are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 222.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 9.3, Protein 18.5