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Traditional Armenian Gomgush

Gomgush is a traditional brothy stew of Armenia. Fresh ingredients are very important and it is cooked in an unwashed tonir (similar to a tandoor) that is kept in families. After many gomgush are made it will keep getting better and better!

Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 bunch basil, chopped

  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

  • 1 bunch parsley, chopped

  • 1 sprig thyme, chopped

  • 5 medium tomatoes, chopped

  • 3 green bell peppers, chopped

  • 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled

  • 3 pounds lamb chops, cubed

  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 sprig mint, chopped

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 eggplants, chopped

  • 3 carrots, chopped

  • 2 cups beer, or more to taste

  • 4 brown onions, chopped

  • 7 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons in a bowl and refrigerate.

  2. Place 1/2 remaining herb mixture in bottom of a large soup pot. Add 1/2 tomatoes, 1/2 bell peppers, and potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Add eggplant, carrots, remaining 1/2 tomatoes, remaining 1/2 bell peppers, and remaining 1/2 herb mixture; pour in beer.

  3. Cover pot; cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Season with salt if necessary; cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

481 Calories
20g Fat
48g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 481
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 27g 55%
Vitamin C 71mg 78%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 1597mg 34%

* 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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