SLOW COOKER LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS

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We saw the basis for this recipe at a 4-H presentation. We adapted it to our taste and love it. The coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, clove, and dried apricot mixture really makes this lamb stew extra special.

Provided by Dari Bailey

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 4h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided, or more to taste
2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped jalapeno pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ cup chopped dried apricots
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground allspice, or more to taste
1 whole clove, or more to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
6 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup beef broth, or more as needed
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Mix flour, paprika, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Pour over lamb meat and mix. Place in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno and garlic; continue to cook and stir until onion starts to brown, about 5 minutes more. Mix in apricots. Add remaining 1 teaspoon black pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, and clove. Cook and stir, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and brown sugar. Mix well.
  • Pour mixture over the lamb in the slow cooker. Add potatoes and carrots; stir well. Pour in 1 cup beef broth, or 2 cups for a soupier consistency. Season with salt.
  • Cover and cook until carrots and potatoes are tender and lamb is no longer pink, on Low for 8 to 9 hours, or High for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 351.1 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

Ashley Mahloch
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This stew is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of apricots or use a different type of fruit, like apples or pears.


Katusiime Provious
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I'm not a fan of apricots, but I still really enjoyed this stew. The lamb was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would leave out the apricots.


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


Saleem Mughal
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I made this stew for my picky eaters and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.


Lisa Reyes
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I'm always looking for new lamb stew recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and the apricots add a unique sweetness that I love.


Sm Shafiq
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This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty and it just makes me feel good.


Binyam Tewelde
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I love that this stew is made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in the pot in the morning and then come home to a delicious meal in the evening.


Ck Gs
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This stew is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand and it's always a hit with my family.


David Jr Castañeda
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I'm a vegetarian, but I made this stew with tofu instead of lamb and it was delicious. The tofu absorbed all the flavors of the sauce and it was so hearty and satisfying.


George Broussard
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I used boneless lamb shoulder for this stew and it turned out great. I also added a cup of red wine to the sauce and it gave it a lovely depth of flavor.


Christian Opoku
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I made this stew in my slow cooker on low for 8 hours and it was perfect. The meat was fall-apart tender and the apricots had melted into the sauce.


Trending Gaming
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. The lamb was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


MUHAMMAD UMAR SADIQ
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This is my new favorite stew recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Johnny Twoo
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the stew and it turned out great. I also used dried apricots instead of fresh and they worked just fine.


AhmadAli Bhutta
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this stew changed my mind. It was so flavorful and hearty.


Cynthia Asogwa
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Dawn McKee
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This lamb stew is a winner! The meat was fall-apart tender and the apricots added a lovely sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.