Description

This Best Lamb Stew is a rich and hearty one-pot meal made with tender chunks of slow-cooked lamb, vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered in a deeply flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, this easy lamb stew recipe delivers comforting, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

800 g lamb shoulder or stew meat, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef or lamb broth
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Season lamb with salt and pepper, then brown in batches until seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, cook chopped onion until softened.
Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to enhance flavor.
Return lamb to the pot and pour in broth.
Add carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and paprika.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until lamb is tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Browning the lamb adds depth and richness to the stew.Low and slow cooking ensures tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat.Add a splash of red wine for extra flavor depth if desired.The stew thickens naturally as potatoes release starch.