BRAISED LAMB WITH TOMATO AND ALMONDS

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, main course

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lamb shoulder
salt and pepper
1 chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup olives
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup red wine
2 cups canned tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cut 2 pounds lamb shoulder into 2-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and brown in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove.
  • To the skillet, add onion, garlic, carrots, olives and cloves; cook until fragrant. Add wine, tomatoes with their juice and browned lamb. When the liquid boils, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Garnish: Chopped toasted almonds and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 425 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Jawedi Nader
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is worth it. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Judith Temane
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. The sauce is flavorful and the lamb is tender. I will definitely be making this again.


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


Salman Khattak
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the sauce was good.


Sophya Hayes
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This dish was delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy lamb dish.


SK music
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This recipe is amazing! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Lubna Zeeshan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the sauce was too bland. I had to add some extra spices to make it more flavorful.


Malik Afzal
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The lamb was a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious.


Marjurith Sanchez
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rj Khuram satti
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and complex.


Amit Mandal
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This lamb dish was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the tomato-almond sauce was delicious. I served it with rice, and it was a perfect meal.