Lamb Stew With Raisins Recipes

LAMB STEW WITH RAISINS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large lidded cast iron casserole or dutch oven. Add lamb and cook till brown on all sides, about 5 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle flour over meat and stir to evenly coat.
• Pour off cooking oil and liquid, add red wine and let simmer, stirring tide glaze, for 5 min.
• Decrease heat to medium and add herbs, garlic cloves, and onion studded with cloves, and cook for 1 minute.
• Add raisins and spices, cover pan, and cook 1 hour.

LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Marinate the meat: In a small bowl, combine the caraway, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cloves, ginger and lemon juice. Whisk in the olive oil then grate in the garlic. Place the cut lamb on a parchment-lined baking sheet and dollop half of the marinade on top. Turn the meat over and dollop with the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
• Make the vinaigrette: In a small saucepan, simmer the raisins, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard seeds, orange juice, lemon juice and 1 cup water until the liquid is reduced by a little more than half and the mustard seeds are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Whisk the vinegar mixture with the olive oil if using.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the lamb: Heat the canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, sprinkle the marinated meat with kosher salt and stir to combine. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the lamb pieces in a single layer and brown on all sides, adding a pinch of salt halfway through, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir in the onions and their juices, add a pinch of salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef stock. Place the skillet in the center of the oven and cook until the meat is practically falling apart, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Taste for seasoning. Allow the stew to sit on the stove and rest off the heat for 10 to 15 minutes before topping with the vinaigrette and serving.

TAGINE-STYLE LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Trim excess fat from the lamb and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• In a Dutch oven or other large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the lamb, onion, garlic, pepper, salt, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, red pepper flakes, apricot preserves and vinegar and cook, stirring frequently, until the aroma of the spices is strong, about 5 to 7 minutes. (Do not allow the meat to brown.)
• Add chickpeas and stock, bring just to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently until the lamb is very tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Add the raisins and continue to cook, uncovered, until they are nicely plumped, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat, stir in the parsley and lemon juice, and serve with couscous.

MOROCCAN LAMB TAGINE WITH RAISINS, ALMONDS, AND HONEY

Steps:

• Whisk together ras-el-hanout, salt, pepper, ginger, saffron, and 1 cup water in a 5-quart heavy pot. Stir in lamb, remaining 2 cups water, onion, garlic, cinnamon sticks, and butter and simmer, covered, until lamb is just tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Stir in raisins, almonds, honey, and ground cinnamon and simmer, covered, until meat is very tender, about 30 minutes more.
• Uncover pot and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until stew is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.

SAVORY LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Heat two tablespoons oil in a heavy casserole. Add the lamb, a little at a time, and brown pieces on both sides, removing as they brown.
• Add remaining oil to the casserole and add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic and saute over medium heat until vegetables are lightly browned. Stir in flour and cook a minute or so, then stir in wine.
• Return the meat to the pan, stir, then add the remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and simmer until the lamb is tender, about two hours. Check seasonings before serving.

LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Cut lamb and chicken livers into 1 1/2-inch chunks, and place in a glass, stainless steel or other nonreactive bowl. Add garlic, bay leaves, paprika, 1/4 cup wine, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• When ready to cook, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add bones and sear until well-browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. If pan is dry, add a bit more oil. Working in batches, add lamb mixture and sear, turning occasionally, until edged with brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Lower heat to medium, add onion and sauté until limp, about 10 minutes. Add lamb and any juices, the bones, remaining 1 1/4 cups wine, beef stock and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours; if liquid level becomes low, add water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove and discard bones and bay leaves. If a smooth sauce is desired, transfer lamb to a bowl, cover and keep warm. Strain and discard solids from liquid. To serve, spoon stew into shallow bowls. If desired, accompany with boiled peeled red potatoes or long grain white rice drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled generously with minced parsley.