BRAISED LAMB STEW (FRESH-HERB KHORESH)

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This traditional Persian stew of lamb, kidney beans, and onions, is flavored with turmeric, saffron, coriander and Persian limes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground saffron, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
6 whole dried Persian limes, pierced
1 cup dried kidney beans
4 cups water
6 cups finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cups finely chopped garlic chives or scallions
2 cups finely chopped fresh coriander
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
4 tablespoons dried Persian lime powder or 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add lamb, onions, and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is no longer pink and onions are softened, about 20 minutes. Add salt, pepper, turmeric, saffron water, whole dried Persian limes, and kidney beans; cook a few minutes more. Add the water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped parsley, chives, coriander, and fenugreek. Cook, stirring frequently, until they are wilted, about 10 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the herbs are very fragrant, about 10 minutes more.
  • Add sauteed herbs and lime powder to lamb mixture. Cover; simmer until meat and beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Uncover stew, and cook until beans are very tender, and stew has thickened slightly. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot.

Mitchell Taylor
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This is a great recipe! The stew is so flavorful and the lamb is so tender.


Shahriyar Khan
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This stew is delicious! The lamb is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


zezethu Maphumulo
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Shahd Shareef
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This is the best lamb stew I've ever had. The meat is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Alfred Beaulieu
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it at parties or potlucks.


Sanoj Sanoj
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. The lamb was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Sheikh Haseeb
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. The lamb is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Chelsea Bruce
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with mashed potatoes or rice.


STEFFANIA GACHERI
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb stew. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Tauhida Akther
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with rice or quinoa.


Emenike Samson
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This stew is a winner! The lamb is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Korboe Juliet
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The lamb is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jan Jan2
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I was short on time and needed to make a quick and easy meal. This stew came together in no time and it was absolutely delicious. My family loved it!


Mila Stamenkovic
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This stew was amazing! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Carbon Lifeform
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rubab Abbas
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This stew was easy to make and turned out delicious. The lamb was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


Hafizshafqat Rasool
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I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this stew changed my mind. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Akib Bhuiyan
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This lamb stew was a hit with my family! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I especially loved the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the dish.