LAMB STEW WITH SPRING VEGETABLES

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Categories     Lamb     Vegetable     Stew     Dinner     Spring     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 fresh parsley sprigs
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California bay leaf
6 whole black peppercorns
3 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 1/2 cups beef stock or broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 ounces pearl onions
1/2 pound baby turnips, trimmed and halved lengthwise if large
1/2 pound baby carrots, peeled, trimmed, and halved lengthwise if large
1/2 pound baby zucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Special Equipment
cheesecloth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Wrap herb sprigs, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth and tie into a bundle to make a bouquet garni.
  • Pat lamb dry, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 6- to 7-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown lamb in 3 batches, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes per batch, transferring with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot and sauté chopped onion and garlic over moderately high heat, stirring, until onion is golden, about 6 minutes. Add wine and stock and deglaze pot by boiling, scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Return lamb to pot along with any juices that have accumulated in bowl and add bouquet garni.
  • Braise lamb, covered, in middle of oven until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in salt and pepper.
  • While lamb is braising, cook pearl onions in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking (reserve cooking water). Remove onions and peel.
  • Boil turnips, carrots, zucchini, and sugar snaps separately in reserved cooking water until just tender, about 5 minutes for turnips, 4 to 6 minutes for carrots, 2 minutes for zucchini, and 1 1/2 minutes for sugar snaps. Transfer vegetables as cooked with a slotted spoon to ice water and, when all are cooked, drain vegetables in a colander.
  • Make a beurre manié by stirring together butter and flour in a small bowl to form a paste. Bring lamb stew to a simmer on stovetop and whisk in enough beurre manié, bit by bit, to thicken to desired consistency, then simmer about 2 minutes. Add vegetables and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Dan Mcintosh
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I will definitely be making this again.


MOHAMMED ABUKARI
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This stew is amazing!


stanhope ahunanya
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the lamb is so tender. The vegetables are also cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


sedding princess
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. The broth is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Aziz Malik
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Annabelle Gordon
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The lamb was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Thapelo Swarts
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This stew is amazing! The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. The broth is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mohammad Saddam Islam Mohammad Saddam Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mridul Chandro Das
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the lamb is so tender. The vegetables are also cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sheik Faiz
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. The broth is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Antonio GM
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Netsanet Dorsis
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The lamb was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Francisca Wanjiru
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This stew is amazing! The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. The broth is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ann Steingold
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennifer Bacelieri
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This stew is so hearty and comforting. It's perfect for a cold night. The lamb is tender and the vegetables are flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rani Khan60
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lamb was surprisingly tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hasnain Zaheen
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


solomon adnan
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! The lamb was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Meheshi Sadamali
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This lamb stew with spring vegetables is an absolute delight! The flavors are incredibly well-balanced, with the lamb being tender and juicy, and the vegetables adding a vibrant freshness. I especially loved the combination of carrots, peas, and aspa