Lamb Stew with Potatoes and Cilantro

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This is one of my favorite recipes for lamb stew with potatoes, cumin, and cilantro. The pieces of lamb are braised in beer for extra flavor.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • ¼ cup water or broth, or as needed (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add cubed lamb and marinate for about 30 minutes.

  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown meat on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove meat and set aside. Reduce heat, add onion, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. Return cooked lamb to skillet. Mix in beer and cilantro. Season with bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, cover, and cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, adding water or broth if there is not enough liquid in the skillet.

Cook's Note:

You can also use lamb leg for this stew.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

406 Calories
22g Fat
30g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 406
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g 39%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 927mg 20%

* 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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