Lamb Stew with Green Beans

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This recipe is great made with either fresh or frozen green beans. If you use frozen use the French style beans. This is Greek stew that my mom always made while I was growing up and has now been handed down to my children. Enjoy!

Submitted by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

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

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 3 cups hot water

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ teaspoon dried mint

  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed

  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

  • 1 pinch white sugar

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion and celery until golden. Stir in lamb, and cook until evenly brown. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 1 hour.

  2. Stir in green beans. Season with parsley, mint, dill, cinnamon, sugar, salt and pepper. Continue cooking until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

363 Calories
28g Fat
8g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 363
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 272mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 513mg 11%

* 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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