LAMB STEW WITH YOUNG VEGETABLES

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This recipe for lamb stew with young vegetables is from Andre Soltner's "The Lutece Cookbook."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds lamb (breast, shoulder, or both), thoroughly trimmed of fat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, trimmed, peeled, washed, and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved lengthwise
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon (scant) sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 Bouquet Garni for Lamb Stew with Young Vegetables
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-by-1/4-by-1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup young carrots, peeled, washed, and cut into 1 1/2-by-1/4-by-1/4-inch pieces
8 pearl onions, peeled
1/2 cup young white turnips, peeled, washed, and cut into 1 1/2-by-1/4-by-1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup green peas, fresh or frozen

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart heavy-bottomed pot, heat 1 tablespoon butter over high heat. Add lamb and brown well on all sides.
  • Add carrot, onion, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over meat and vegetables and continue cooking, stirring, until the sugar has caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain fat from the pot. Add flour and stir until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add tomato puree and bouquet garni. Pour over enough water to just cover meat and vegetables. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer about 1 hour.
  • Transfer lamb to another 4-quart heavy-bottomed pot and add potatoes. Strain remaining liquid from the first pot over the lamb in the second pot, firmly pushing the contents through the strainer. If the liquid does not quite cover the lamb and potatoes, add enough water to just cover. Season with salt and pepper. Place the second pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the young carrots, pearl onions, and turnips in a deep, wide skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, remaining scant teaspoon sugar, and remaining 1/2 cup water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until water has completely evaporated and vegetables are tender and glazed; set aside.
  • Bring a medium pot filled three-quarters with water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and return to a boil. Place green beans in a mesh strainer basket; transfer basket to boiling water and cook green beans until tender. Remove basket and drain green beans. Place peas in mesh basket; transfer basket to boiling water and cook until peas are tender. Remove basket and drain peas.
  • Skim fat from surface of meat mixture. Divide stew evenly between 4 bowls. Add vegetables to bowls with lamb and serve immediately.

faruk salaudeen
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This stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The lamb is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shahida Visagie
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of lamb and young vegetables. It's a hearty and flavorful stew that's perfect for a cold winter night.


Maria Meador
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I made it with some leftover roast lamb and it was delicious. The vegetables added a nice touch of freshness and flavor.


MALIK ZAHID Abbas
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my stew turned out really watery. I think I may have added too much liquid.


mo5tarish
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This stew was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a variety of young vegetables, including carrots, peas, and green beans. The lamb was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Telis
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it was perfect. The meat was fall-apart tender and the vegetables were soft and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Deathzgamer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great. The lamb was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Raju Bobby
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This stew was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Amirul islam Joni
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this stew was actually really good. The meat was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Samiha Ahmed
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This is my new favorite lamb stew recipe. The flavors are amazing and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Haider Haider
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I made this stew last night and it was delicious! I used lamb shoulder and it turned out so tender. The young vegetables added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


rey osano
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This lamb stew was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the young vegetables, which gave the stew a fresh and vibrant flavor.