MLA Slow-Cooked Greek Lamb Stew
- Prep 10Min
- Cook 2Hr, 30Min
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- Serves 6
Looking for a delicious natural lamb recipe? Try out this tasty recipe for Slow-Cooked Greek Lamb Stew from the experts at Australian Lamb!
Ingredients
Cooking Time:
2½ hours
Ingredients:
4-pound Australian lamb shoulder, cut into
1-inch cubes
salt and cracked black pepper to season
⅓ cup olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 large eggplant, coarsely grated
2 medium zucchini, coarsely grated
15 ounce can plum tomatoes, diced
¼ cup honey
½ cup white wine
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 bay leaf, cracked
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick, cracked
To Serve:
¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
lemon wedges
garlic mashed potatoes
Preparation
Method:
Preheat oven to 275°F. Season lamb well
with salt and cracked black pepper.
Heat oil in a large heavy-based pan over high heat and brown the diced lamb in
small batches. Remove and set aside.
Add the onions and garlic to the pan, reduce heat and sauté 3-4 minutes. Stir
in the grated zucchini and eggplant and sauté for 5-6 minutes more.
Add the tomatoes, honey, wine, oregano bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon and bring
to a boil.
Return the lamb to the pan and cover. Place into preheated 275°F oven for 2 to 2½
hours.
Remove from oven. Stir in the finely chopped parsley.
Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and garnish with a wedge of lemon and crispy
filo pastry wedge.
Note:
Cubed Australian leg of lamb also can be used, as an alternative to shoulder. Lamb shanks also may be substituted for lamb shoulder.
