How to Make Lamb Stew with Potatoes and Cilantro - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lamb stew is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for a cozy night in or for a special gathering with friends and family. The combination of tender chunks of lamb, flavorful potatoes, and fragrant cilantro creates a satisfying and delicious meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

With its rich and savory flavors, this lamb stew is a dish that has been enjoyed for generations in many cultures around the world. Whether it's served as a traditional Sunday supper or as a celeb...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup water or broth, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add cubed lamb and marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown meat on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove meat and set aside. Reduce heat, add onion, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Return cooked lamb to skillet. Mix in beer and cilantro. Season with bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, cover, and cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, adding water or broth if there is not enough liquid in the skillet.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 927mg