Lamb Stew Ciuba Recipes

CUBAN-STYLE LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Place the flour, seasoning salt and black pepper in a medium bowl; toss slightly to combine.
• Prepare a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
• Add in oil to cover bottom of the pot over medium-high heat.
• Coat the lamb cubes with flour (shake off any excess flour) then brown in hot oil in two batches; transfer the browned lamb to a plate.
• Add in the onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes, then add in garlic, cook for 1 minute.
• Add in carrots, celery, mushrooms (if using) brown sugar, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes and spices; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in wine, broth and browned lamb; mix to combine.
• Simmer, covered for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally until thickened and the lamb is very tender.
• Season with salt to taste and more black pepper if desired.

EASY MOROCCAN LAMB STEW RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven (affiliate) or heavy oven-safe pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
• In the heated oil, saute the onions, carrots, and potatoes for 4 minutes or so. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pot and set aside briefly.
• In the same pot, add more oil if needed, and deeply brown the lamb on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
• Turn heat to medium-high and return the sauteed vegetables to the pot. Add the dried apricots, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and spices and stir to coat.
• Add the plum tomatoes and broth and bring everything to a boil for 5 minutes or so.
• Cover the pot and place in the 350 degrees F heated-oven for 1 ½ hours (check partway through to add water or broth if needed). Now stir in the chickpeas, cover and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of Lebanese rice, couscous, pita bread or your favorite rustic bread.
• A simple Mediterranean salad like Fattoush makes a great starter for this hearty meal. Enjoy!

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.

LAMB STEW CIUBA

Steps:

• In a bowl toss lamb with seasoned flour until well coated. In a 4- to 6-quart heavy saucepan heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown lamb in 2 batches, transferring to another bowl. In pan cook onion and garlic in remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add carrots, celery, brown sugar, thyme, spices, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine, broth, and lamb. Simmer stew over low heat, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 2 1/2 hours, until thickened and lamb is very tender.
• Serve stew over couscous or noodles.