Greek Lamb Stew

This is a wonderful and easy stovetop preparation that is a hearty meal for the whole family. I often serve it over rice or orzo, with a nice tomato and cucumber salad and good bread. A simple, fresh, and delicious taste of the Greek Isles!

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lamb shoulder blade chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry red wine
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup lamb stock
½ lemon, zested and juiced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, add to the pot, and cook until deeply browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Stir in the onions and garlic, and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Pour the wine into the pot, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, lamb stock, lemon zest and juice, oregano, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Bring back to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the green beans and cook until they are tender, about 20 additional minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and any bones from the stew. Garnish stew with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365	Calories
20g	Fat
24g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 607mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 20g	40%
Vitamin C 57mg	63%
Calcium 114mg	9%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1072mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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