How to Make Lamb and Winter Vegetable Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, comforting stew to warm you up on a chilly winter evening. And when it comes to hearty stews, it doesn't get much better than a rich and flavorful Lamb and Winter Vegetable Stew. This traditional dish is a perfect blend of tender lamb, hearty root vegetables, and warm spices that come together to create a meal that is both satisfying and delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound lamb stew meat, cubed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups peeled, seeded, and sliced butternut squash
  • 1 cup peeled, sliced parsnips
  • 1 cup peeled, chopped sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 stew

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, and brown lamb meat on all sides. Drain fat, and stir in beef broth and wine. Season with garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Mix in squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes, celery, and onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • In a small bowl, blend sour cream and flour. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup of hot stew mixture.
  • Stir sour cream mixture into the saucepan. Remove bay leaf, and continue to cook and stir until thickened.
  • Nutrition

    208 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 322mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 466mg