LAMB STEW WITH TURKISH FLAVORS

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Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     Soup/Stew     Lamb     Stew     Dinner     Dried Fruit     Family Reunion     Cinnamon     Potluck     Cumin     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
7 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock or broth
1 (15-to 19-ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup apricot preserves or minced dried Turkish apricots
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Maras pepper plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon Urfa pepper plus more for sprinkling
1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes (about 4 medium)
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup chopped oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Accompaniment: rice

Steps:

  • Pat lamb dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a wide 5-to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown lamb on all sides in 3 batches until golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes per batch, transferring to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Add onions to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in vinegar and cook, scraping up brown bits, until vinegar has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Return lamb with meat juices to pot. Stir in stock, chickpeas, preserves, and spices (including Maras and Urfa pepper) and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to stew (after 1 hour) and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes and lamb are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in currants, oregano, and lemon juice. Season with salt.
  • Serve sprinkled with additional Maras and Urfa pepper.

Ashe Adane
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This stew is a must-try for any lamb lover. It's flavorful, tender, and easy to make.


Tessia Centers
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I love the way the lamb and vegetables cook together in this stew. The flavors are so well-balanced.


Noah M
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are so comforting.


Hamza Mukhtar
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I wasn't sure how the Turkish flavors would work with lamb, but I was pleasantly surprised. The stew was delicious!


Mriable Augustine
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I've made this stew several times now, and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for lamb stew.


Mahlatse Nomphumelelo
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This stew is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


Narjis Batool
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I made this stew for a dinner party, and everyone loved it. It was a great way to introduce my friends to Turkish cuisine.


Kitty puppy productions
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This is the best lamb stew I've ever had! The Turkish flavors really shine through.


Elena K
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the stew turned out perfectly. The lamb was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Melissa Walmsley
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This lamb stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the lamb was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.