BRAISED LAMB WITH ALMONDS AND MINT

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Braised Lamb with Almonds and Mint image

Provided by Mario Leon

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds trimmed lamb shoulder, cut into 1 1/2"-2" cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
6 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup dry red wine
2 cups canned tomato juice
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoons hot Hungarian paprika
1 medium carrot, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons frozen peas, defrosted and warmed in microwave
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Ingredient info: Hot Hungarian paprika can be found at better supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Steps:

  • Season lamb with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Working in batches, cook lamb until golden brown on all sides, 7-8 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer browned lamb to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Add onions to same pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and light golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add wine and reserved browned lamb along with any accumulated juices. Simmer lamb until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato juice, chicken broth, ground cumin, hot paprika, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lamb is tender and sauce is thickened, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Add chopped carrot and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender and sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in parsley. Transfer braised lamb to a large bowl. Garnish lamb with peas, almonds, and mint.

Miranda love
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it over rice or mashed potatoes.


gsjgjgs jg
[email protected]

I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Crespin rosales
[email protected]

This was my first time cooking lamb and it was a great experience. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone


Hadia Asad
[email protected]

I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The lamb was tender, but the sauce lacked flavor. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


alqazi murtaza
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend it to anyone who likes spicy food.


Abayomi Micheal
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gabrieli Oboladze
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! The lamb is fall-apart tender and the sauce is divine. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Amenyegah Ebenezer
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it over rice or mashed potatoes.


Shahidah Bae
[email protected]

I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Sala Sala
[email protected]

This was my first time cooking with lamb and it was a great experience. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to an


waseem haydar
[email protected]

I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The lamb was tender, but the sauce lacked flavor. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Usman gambo
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend it to anyone who likes spicy food.


Sheldon Bygrave
[email protected]

I love this recipe! The lamb is always tender and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


rellorT
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tareen Khalid
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ross Kearney
[email protected]

I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the lamb and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Interest Home
[email protected]

The flavors in this dish were amazing. The lamb was tender and the almonds and mint added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy lamb dish.


Fernando Gonzalez
[email protected]

This was my first time cooking lamb and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The lamb was incredibly tender and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


CATN CTN
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The lamb was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


Raman Nafiu
[email protected]

This braised lamb dish was a hit with my family! The meat was fall-apart tender and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the combination of almonds and mint. Will definitely be making this again!