Traditional Armenian Gomgush

Be the first to rate & review!
2 Photos

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

Submitted by Tigran Mesropyan
Published on November 14, 2018
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

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

  2. Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Season with salt if necessary and cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture and 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.

You’ll Also Love

Tabakh Roho (Syrian Lamb and Vegetable Stew)
20 Ratings
Lamb Stew with Potatoes and Cilantro
3 Ratings
Ballymore Irish Lamb Stew
Lamb and Cranberry Chili
Leslie's Irish Stew
2 Ratings
Mediterranean Lamb and Lentil Stew
70 Ratings
Irish Lamb and Potato Stew Recipe
80 Ratings
Instant Pot Lamb Tagine with Lentils
5 Ratings
Eggplant and lamb stew in red deep skillet
Eggplant and Lamb Stew
67 Ratings
Anna's Amazing Goulash
26 Ratings
Slow Cooker Lamb Stew with Butternut Squash and Marsala Wine
3 Ratings
a close view of a bowl of traditional Rrish stew.
Irish Stew
134 Ratings
Bry's Chocolate Lamb Chili
53 Ratings
Lamb and lentil soup in a white bowl
Shadi's Soup-e Mahicheh
Bamieh (Middle Eastern Okra Stew)
18 Ratings
Moroccan Lamb Stew with Apricots
6 Ratings