Lamb Stew

Prep: 30 min Cook: 150 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mediterranean

Lamb stew features tender, flavorful lamb shanks simmered with vegetables and seasoned with paprika, creating a hearty and comforting dish. Its rich flavors and robust aroma make it perfect for family dinners or special occasions, served best with rice or crusty bread.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb. lamb shanks, cut into thirds ⓘ
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. sweet paprika ⓘ
  • 1 lb. fresh or frozen green beans ⓘ
  • 1 small can tomato sauce ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Remove as much fat as possible from the lamb shanks and wash thoroughly.
  2. Braise the meat in a large kettle, adding 1/2 cup water, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper. Cook until the onion and green pepper are transparent.
  3. Continue braising until the meat sizzles but is not burned.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of sweet paprika and blend thoroughly.
  5. Add tomato sauce, peeled tomatoes, and enough boiling water to cover the mixture. Let simmer for 2 hours.
  6. Add green beans cut into 1-inch pieces and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

86 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 3.7g 5% DV
Carbs 12.1g 4% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 110.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 197mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 29.2mg 32% DV
Calcium 16.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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