Winter is the perfect time to curl up with a bowl of hot, hearty stew—and this lamb stew recipe is one you won’t want to miss. Made with tender chunks of lamb, flavorful spices, and plenty of nutritious vegetables, this stew is satisfying and delicious all in one.

Ingredients:

– 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes

– 2 tbsp olive oil

– 1 large onion, chopped

– 2 cloves of garlic, minced

– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

– 4 cups beef or chicken broth

– 1 cup red wine (optional)

– 1 tsp dried rosemary

– 1 tsp dried thyme

– 3 bay leaves

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 4 large carrots, sliced into rounds

– 3 medium potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces

– 1 cup frozen peas

– Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the lamb pieces, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. Sear the lamb on all sides until they are nicely browned. Once all pieces have been seared, remove them from the pot and set aside.

2. In the same pot with the remaining oil, sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

3. Stir in the flour and cook for an additional minute to create a roux that will help thicken the stew later on.

4. Whisk in the broth carefully to avoid forming lumps in your roux. Gradually add in your red wine if using it as well.

5. Bring your liquid up to a simmer before stirring in your pre-seared lamb pieces, dried rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and salt and pepper to taste.

6. Cover the pot partially with a lid and allow the stew to simmer gently for about 1 hour. This cooking period will help tenderize the lamb.

7. Add the carrots and potatoes to your stew, then cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until your vegetables are tender.

8. With around five minutes left of cooking time, stir in your frozen peas to ensure they heat through without overcooking.

9. Once your stew is cooked to perfection, discard the bay leaves before serving hot with a garnish of fresh parsley if desired.

From preparation to simmering away on the stove, this lamb stew recipe is both easy to make and deliciously rewarding when you dig into a steaming bowl of goodness. Serve up ladles of this comforting meal on chilly nights and watch it quickly become a family favorite.