Crock Pot Persian Lamb Stew Recipes

CROCK POT PERSIAN LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Season the lamb with about half of the salt & pepper.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat& 2 tbs of oil brown the lamb and transfer the lamb, when browned, to a 3 1/2 quart crock pot.
• Sauté the onions in the last tbs of oil until they are translucent 3-5 minutes Add the garlic& oregano, cook& stir approx 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and simmer, smashing the tomatoes as you stir.
• Pour approx half of the tomatoes over the lamb in the crock pot.
• Place potatoes in a layer on top of the tomatoes and season with salt & pepper.
• Add a layer of green beans, then the eggplant and zucchini.
• Season each layer lightly with salt & pepper to your taste.
• Pour remaining tomatoes on top.
• Add bay leaves.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until the lamb is tender.
• Remove bay leaves & serve.

SLOW COOKER LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and onions. Cook until lamb is brown and onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
• Add carrots, celery, mushrooms, potatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, beer, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, and pepper; stir to combine and close slow cooker.
• Cook on High for 7 hours. Add peas and cook an additional 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

LAMB AND BULGUR STEW WITH WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, lamb, bulgur, red-pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring to break up lamb, until lamb is cooked, about 5 minutes. Add paprika; stir until fragrant and toasted, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and water, bring to a simmer, and cover. Lower heat; gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until bulgur is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Stir in beans, spinach, feta, and oregano; cook until feta is almost melted and beans are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Garnish with feta and oregano.

CROCK POT RUSTIC LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Sprinkle lamb with 1/2 t salt and the pepper.
• Coat with flour.
• Heat oil in a 2 to 3 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Brown lamb a few pieces at a time in the hot oil.
• Remove to crock pot with slotted spoon.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
• Stir in the water scraping up browned bits on bottom of pot.
• Transfer onion mixture to the crock pot; add carrots and potatoes.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, adding peas during the last 30 to 45 minutes.
• Note: I have also simmered this in the Dutch oven on the stove for 1 1/2 to 2 hours and it is very good.