Ingredients
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3 tbsp olive oil
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2 large onions, finely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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3 carrots, cut into thick rounds
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2 parsnips, cut into chunks
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2 stalks celery, diced
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2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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2 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1 bay leaf
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1 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Method
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Brown the Lamb
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Pat the lamb pieces dry with paper towels.
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Heat olive oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Sear lamb in batches until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
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Build the Base
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In the same pot, reduce heat to medium.
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Add onions and cook until soft and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
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Stir in garlic, carrots, parsnips, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
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Season & Enrich
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Stir in tomato paste, cumin, paprika, and coriander. Cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
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Simmer Slowly
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Return lamb to the pot. Add the bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, chopped tomatoes, and grass-fed bone broth.
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Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2½ hours, stirring occasionally.
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Add Potatoes
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About 40 minutes before the stew is done, stir in the potatoes. Continue simmering until meat is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
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Final Seasoning
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Remove the bay leaf and herb stems. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Serve
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Ladle into deep bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with warm crusty bread or over a bed of fluffy couscous.
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