Best 8 Greek Lamb Spinach Stew Slow Cooker Recipes

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Greek lamb and spinach stew is a rich, flavorful dish that can be made in the slow cooker for a simple and convenient meal. The slow cooker allows the lamb to become tender and fall apart while the flavors of the herbs, spices, and vegetables meld together. Spinach is a key ingredient, providing a boost of nutrition and a vibrant green color. Serve the stew with rice, pasta, or bread for a satisfying and comforting meal.

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GREEK LAMB AND SPINACH STEW



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Categories     lamb recipes     greek recipes     slow cook lamb     lamb stew     slow cooker recipes     greek stew     greek lamb

Time 8h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb. boneless lamb shoulder
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. each Greek herb seasoning and salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 can cannellini beans
1 can Whole Artichoke Hearts
3 c. baby spinach (3 oz)
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
Topping: crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Mix lamb pieces, tomatoes, onion, garlic, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper in a 3 1/2-qt or larger slow-cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours or until lamb is tender when pierced.
  • Mash 1 cup beans. Stir mashed and whole beans, artichoke hearts and spinach into cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high 15 minutes or until spinach wilts and mixture is hot.
  • Stir in lemon zest; sprinkle with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories

SLOW-COOKER GREEK BEEF STEW



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Enjoy this flavorful beef stew served over pasta - a slow cooked Greek dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean beef boneless round roast
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups frozen small whole onions (from 1-pound bag)
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup Italian-style tomato paste (from two 6-ounce cans)
3/4 cup dry red wine or apple juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3 cups hot cooked rosamarina (orzo) pasta, bulgur wheat pilaf or rice
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Remove excess fat from beef. Cut beef into 1-inch pieces. Toss beef, flour and cinnamon. Rinse frozen onions in cold water to separate; drain. Place beef and onions in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Mix water, tomato paste, wine, vinegar and honey. Pour over beef mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 9 to 10 hours or until beef is tender. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

GREEK LAMB STEW



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This is a wonderful and easy stovetop preparation that is a hearty meal for the whole family. I often serve it over rice or orzo, with a nice tomato and cucumber salad and good bread. A simple, fresh, and delicious taste of the Greek Isles!

Provided by nickysmama

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lamb shoulder blade chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry red wine
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup lamb stock
½ lemon, zested and juiced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, add to the pot, and cook until deeply browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the wine into the pot, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, lamb stock, lemon zest and juice, oregano, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Bring back to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the green beans and cook until they are tender, about 20 additional minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and any bones from the stew. Garnish stew with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 606.5 mg, Sugar 10 g

SLOW-COOKER PERSIAN LAMB STEW



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Lamb shoulder is a very forgiving cut that's ideal for braising in a slow cooker. Here, it's amped up with Middle Eastern ingredients including dried lime and saffron. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Slow Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lamb shoulder (4 to 5 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 large carrots, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
3 thyme sprigs
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 dried lime (available at kalustyans.com)
1 large pinch saffron threads
Cooked quinoa, coarsely chopped fresh dill, pomegranate seeds, and unsalted pistachios, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Season lamb with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high. Add lamb and cook until golden brown all over, about 8 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add onions, carrots, celery, and dill to Dutch oven; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker, along with garlic, thyme, wine, orange juice, lime, and saffron.
  • Cover and cook on low until meat is falling apart and shreds easily, 7 to 8 hours (or on high 5 to 6 hours). Skim fat from surface. Serve stew over quinoa, topped with dill, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios.

SLOW-COOKED GREEK LAMB



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Take your time making this easy one-pot lamb dish for an informal centrepiece meal. You can slow-cook it two days ahead and serve it with Greek meze dishes

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Main course

Time 6h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

shoulder of lamb , about 2kg
1 garlic bulb , cloves separated but the skin left on
about 30g anchovies
2 tbsp olive oil
10 tomatoes , left whole
6 carrots , peeled but left whole
handful fresh sage
handful fresh rosemary
handful fresh thyme
tzatziki , chickpea salad and flatbreads, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and sit a shelf as low as possible. Pierce the lamb all over with a small knife, then fill each slit with a garlic clove and half an anchovy fillet. Rub all over with the oil, then season.
  • Heat a flameproof casserole dish and sear the lamb all over until well browned. Take off the heat, remove the lamb from the dish and tip in the tomatoes, carrots, sage and rosemary. Sit the lamb on top and scatter over the thyme.
  • Cover the dish, slip it onto the bottom shelf of the oven and cook for 4-5 hrs until pull-apart tender. Carefully lift the lamb from the dish, discard the herbs and roughly squash the tomatoes into the juices. Sit the lamb back in the dish and serve in big shredded chunks with tzatziki, chickpea salad and flatbreads for mopping up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

SLOW-COOKED GREEK LAMB



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (4 1/2 pound) leg of lamb on the bone, trimmed
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 small handful fresh oregano leaves
2 lemons, 1 juiced and 1 quartered
3 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
4 large roasting potatoes, preferably Desiree, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup large green olives

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Set the lamb leg in a large roasting pan, and season it well with sea salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the meat with the oregano and pour the lemon juice and wine over top. Drizzle the lamb with the olive oil and roast until the exterior is browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the water to the bottom of the pan and cover the lamb loosely with foil. Reduce the oven temperature to 315 degrees F, and roast the lamb for another 1 1/2 hours.
  • At this point, arrange the potato chunks and lemon quarters around the lamb and return the pan to the oven for another 2 hours, turning the potatoes at least once and basting the lamb with the pan juices. The lamb should be very tender. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside to rest before slicing.
  • Increase the oven's heat to 425 degrees F.
  • Add the olives to the potatoes and return the pan to the oven until the potatoes are golden, about 20 minutes. Serve the vegetables with the lamb and with some pan juices spooned over the top.

GREEK LAMB WITH SPINACH AND ORZO



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One of my very favorite recipes (can't recall where I got it anymore)... easy and so delicious! Even non-lamb eaters like this one. This reheats very well. I serve it with a salad and pita bread.

Provided by anni703

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless leg of lamb (approx. 3-4 lb.)
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (10 ounce) bag of prewashed fresh spinach, chopped
5 cups cooked orzo pasta
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (I use a lot more)
1/2 cup pine nuts (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim fat from meat. Cut to fit into 3.5-6Qt. slow cooker. Combine oregano, lemon peel, garlic, and salt in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over lamb and rub lightly. Place lamb in crockpot. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
  • Remove lamb, discard fat, chop meat and set aside. Add spinach to cooker (with juices), stirring until spinach is wilted. Add cooked orzo, feta, and lamb; stir to mix.
  • A sprinkling of toasted pine nuts (pignoli) is a nice touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 362.2, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 4.6

SLOW COOKER LAMB STEW



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Lamb and veggies come together in this warm and comforting stew. Let your slow cooker work its magic, while you spend your time doing other things.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 7h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound cubed lamb stew meat
1 large onion, sliced into petals
2 large carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
4 fresh button mushrooms, sliced
1 pound red potatoes, cut into large cubes
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
½ cup beer
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 large sprig fresh rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups frozen peas

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1053.1 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Lamb: Opt for bone-in lamb shoulder or leg for a richer flavor and more tender meat.
  • Enhance Flavor with Seasonings: Generously season the lamb with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices like oregano, rosemary, garlic, and paprika.
  • Sauté the Lamb: Sear the lamb in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to create a delicious crust and lock in the juices.
  • Use Good Quality Canned Tomatoes: Choose whole, peeled, or diced tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce for the best flavor.
  • Add Vegetables for Nutrition and Taste: Include hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, and spinach for added texture and nutrients.
  • Use a Slow Cooker for Convenience: Cook the stew in a slow cooker on low heat for 8-10 hours or high heat for 4-6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Pair the stew with crusty bread, rice, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This mouthwatering Greek Lamb and Spinach Stew is a culinary journey to the Mediterranean, filled with bold flavors and tender textures. By following these tips and the detailed recipe, you can easily create this hearty and flavorful stew in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether served as a main course or shared with friends and family, this stew is sure to become a favorite. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of Greece with every bite!

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