GREEK LAMB STEW

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Lamb

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
5 1/2 pounds boned shoulder of lamb, trimmed of excess fat and cut into cubes about 1 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
5 medium onions, sliced finely
Salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks, minced
Leaves from 4 thyme sprigs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 bay leaves
2 carrots, peeled, halved lengthways, and then halved across
3 (14.5 ounces) cans diced tomatoes
1 1/4 cups lamb, beef stock or water
1 bottle dry white wine
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ditalini or other small tubular pasta
2/3 pound feta cheese
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, oregano or basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Into the largest saucepan or casserole you have that will go into the oven, pour 3 tablespoons of the oil. Brown the meat in batches over high heat and remove to a plate nearby. Pour the remaining oil or add more, add the onions, sprinkling a little salt over them and cook then until soft and translucent. Add the garlic, celery, thyme, and oregano. When the smell of garlic wafts up, remove half the mixture. Add the meat to the mixture in the pan, cover with the remaining half, add the bay leaves, carrots, tomatoes, stock and wine. Bring to a boil, remove scum, and let bubble for 3 min. Then cover, transfer to the oven, and bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or cook on a very low heat. The meat should be tender and yielding. Remove the carrots and bay leaves, too, if you want. Season, to taste, with the salt and pepper. Let the stew cool and keep it in the refrigerator until you want it. Take it out of the refrigerator a good 1 to 2 hours before you cook it again. Skim the fat off the top. Make sure the stew is piping hot. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. When it boils, add the salt and then pasta. Cook this until it's nearly but not quite cooked; it should have a couple of minutes still to go. Then drain the pasta and add it quickly to the bubbling juices in the casserole, making sure first that there are enough bubbling juices. You don't want the meat to be drowned, but you want enough for the pasta to be covered. The pasta will absorb some of the liquid as it finishes cooking, of course. In a couple of minutes, the pasta should be cooked. Crumble some feta and put in a bowl with the chopped parsley, oregano, or basil. Stir to combine and then leave the spoon with it, so that people can sprinkle the herb-spiked cheese over the stew as they wish. Ladle the stew into shallow soup bowls.

Allen Nelson
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I found this stew to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning. I added some extra garlic and oregano, and it was much better.


Christine Figaro
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This stew was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was very tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Bsh Bshsjsrhdhdj
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this stew was delicious! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


James Pickens
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This stew is amazing! The lamb is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alyvia Gripp
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I made this stew for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a cold winter night.


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


Dan Ben
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I love this stew! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


MD Nihan
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This stew was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Abdulsalam lyday
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I found this stew to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning. I added some extra garlic and oregano, and it was much better.


Savannah Swafford
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was very tender, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Asma Omran
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I've tried many lamb stew recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zainali Tiktoker
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This stew is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


warda Queen
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I made this stew for a dinner party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hydara Cosmetic
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This stew was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The lamb was so tender, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


FaZe SPIDER 670
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I've made this stew twice now, and it's quickly become one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The lamb is always fall-apart tender, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


Forced Hard
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This Greek lamb stew was absolutely delicious! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


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