Lamb casserole is a heartwarming and versatile dish that combines tender lamb meat, succulent vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. It's a perfect meal for a cozy dinner with family and friends, and it can be easily prepared with minimal effort. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a deliciously easy lamb casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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MAMA'S OH-SO-SAVORY LAMB AND EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
The basis of this recipe came from my 4th grade teacher's mother who was Armenian, and I've been making it for over 50 years. It is easy to put together, but the longer the stovetop step simmers, the better the casserole will be when served. Leftovers are yummy! You could serve this over rice, if you like, with a green salad. I just serve it in pasta bowls with crusty bread, butter, and a nice glass of red wine. Enjoy!
Provided by MAMA2EANDJ
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground
Time 2h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place eggplant in a colander set in a bowl or the sink; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Let eggplant stand for at least 1 hour. Rinse off the bitter liquid and excess salt and drain well.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and celery; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent and celery is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- While vegetables are cooking, combine ground cumin, oregano, rosemary, paprika, mint, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or mortar and pestle and mix well; this is the lamb seasoning (see Cook's Note). Set seasoning aside.
- Stir eggplant cubes and garlic into the vegetables in the skillet, mixing well, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and sprinkle with half of the lamb seasoning mixture. Reserve remaining seasoning. Stir gently and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Pour chicken broth and half the can of tomato sauce into the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes; add a little water if the sauce starts to get dry. Transfer the sauce to the prepared casserole dish.
- Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat and heat the reserved tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Place ground lamb into skillet and sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture. Brown lamb in the hot oil, stirring frequently, until the meat is evenly browned; it should look like imperfect meatballs.
- Gently transfer the lamb to the casserole dish, pushing it down into the vegetable mixture so that it is at least partially submerged. Stir fresh lemon juice into the remaining tomato sauce and pour the sauce over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending upon how tender you like your vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1471.2 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
TRADITIONAL LAMB STEW
This lamb stew recipe is a delicious, nourishing and economical dish. The flavor improves if you make the stew the day before you serve it. -Margery Richmond, Fort Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, brown meat in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add the onions, carrots and remaining oil to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes, broth, salt, pepper and lamb; bring to a boil. , Remove from the heat. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender., With a slotted spoon, remove meat and vegetables to a large bowl; set aside and keep warm. Pour pan juices into another bowl; set aside. , In the Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley, chives, thyme, and meat and vegetables; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LAMB CASSEROLE
You'll adore this casserole of fresh lamb, smoked ham, sausage, mixed vegetables, and large, white Italian kidney beans. Serve with fresh crusty bread. If you cook the lamb shank in water, boil it until it's falling off the bone. Then strain and reserve the stock, and replace the chicken stock with the lamb stock.
Provided by SAF
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Tie the sprigs of parsley and thyme together with the bay leaves or place them in a cheesecloth and tie closed, because you will want to easily remove the herbs later. Place the herb bundle, lamb, ham, onion, tomato, garlic and stock in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour. Stir in the beans and sausage and continue to simmer for about 15 minutes, or more if you want a thicker consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 166.3 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 52.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1539.7 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
LEFTOVER LAMB CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Sauté 2 medium onions, cut in thin slices, in 3 tablespoons butter until delicately browned. Combine with 1 1/2 cups diced cold lamb, 1 cup leftover lamb gravy or canned beef gravy, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, 2 cups cooked rice and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Correct the seasoning and bake, covered, at 350°F for 45 minutes.
- Delicious served with butter French peas and sliced ripe tomatoes with dill dressing. For dessert, oven-baked apples with raisins and honey with sour cream.
LAMB CASSEROLE
Lamb Forequarter Casserole. This casserole is so yummy! The trick is to cook it slowly for at least two and a half hours. It can also be done in the slow cooker. The lamb just falls off the bone when it is done correctly. Warning...if it is not cooked long enough the lamb will be tough! I always taste the sauce after an hour and a half to see if it needs anything added. I hope you enjoy this. By the way the recipe only allows me to put the chops as shoulders but I buy them labeled forequarters.
Provided by ozzygirl
Categories Stew
Time 2h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Lightly seal the lamb forequarter pieces with some oil in a large frying pan and then remove from the pan.
- Using same pan add onion, garlic and carrot and lightly fry until onions are clear.
- Add the tomato base (pasta sauce), stock and water and stir. Add oregano, salt and paper. Add the lamb forequarter pieces again and mix through.
- Remove from heat and transfer into casserole dish.
- Add peas.
- Add more water and tomato base (pasta sauce) if needed. The lamb forequarters should be almost covered.
- Bake in oven for at least two and a half to three hours at 180°C Check after one and a half hours, stir through, add water/base if necessary.
- Serve with boiled potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 235.6, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 3.6
DELICIOUSLY EASY LAMB CASSEROLE
Make and share this Deliciously Easy Lamb Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AussieShay
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 4h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown lamb in a frypan, toss in your crockpot with all the other ingredients. Cook on high for two hours and then turn down to low for a further two hours.
- Serve with steamed vegies of your choice.
- Delicious for cold winter evenings !
- Smells divine while cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.2, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 170, Sodium 885.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 44.7
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of lamb: For a casserole, you want a cut that is tender and flavorful, such as lamb shoulder or lamb leg. Avoid leaner cuts, such as lamb loin, as they can become dry and tough when cooked slowly.
- Brown the lamb before stewing: Browning the lamb in a hot pan before adding it to the casserole helps to develop its flavor and create a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the casserole. Choose a variety of vegetables that you and your family enjoy, such as carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and peas.
- Add herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor and depth to the casserole. Some popular choices for lamb casserole include rosemary, thyme, oregano, garlic, and paprika.
- Don't overcook the lamb: Lamb is a tender meat, so it is important not to overcook it. Overcooked lamb can become dry and tough. Cook the lamb until it is just tender, about 1-1 1/2 hours.
Conclusion:
Lamb casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a lamb casserole that your family and friends will love.
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