LAMB STEW WITH TURKISH FLAVORS

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Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     Soup/Stew     Lamb     Stew     Dinner     Dried Fruit     Family Reunion     Cinnamon     Potluck     Cumin     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
7 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock or broth
1 (15-to 19-ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup apricot preserves or minced dried Turkish apricots
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Maras pepper plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon Urfa pepper plus more for sprinkling
1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes (about 4 medium)
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup chopped oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Accompaniment: rice

Steps:

  • Pat lamb dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a wide 5-to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown lamb on all sides in 3 batches until golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes per batch, transferring to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Add onions to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in vinegar and cook, scraping up brown bits, until vinegar has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Return lamb with meat juices to pot. Stir in stock, chickpeas, preserves, and spices (including Maras and Urfa pepper) and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to stew (after 1 hour) and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes and lamb are tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in currants, oregano, and lemon juice. Season with salt.
  • Serve sprinkled with additional Maras and Urfa pepper.

Mati Abbasi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my stew turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Eslam Zaki
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I found this stew to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.


Postelnicu Adrian
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This stew is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Sainth Wealth
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the stew and it turned out great. I also used a red wine instead of white wine and it gave the stew a nice rich color.


Ebie Banzhaf
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


don collion
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I've tried many lamb stew recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible and the lamb is so tender. I highly recommend this recipe!


Maayan Cristina
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This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


saraya ahmad
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I made this stew for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Faizulhassan877 Dogar
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Adetuyi Oluwatomisin
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This stew is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again.


ShKo Hiwa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Jacob Mwale
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold night. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and it all comes together perfectly.


ndzululwazi mangqalaza
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I've made this lamb stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always fantastic. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Ashrat Khan
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Wow! Just wow! This lamb stew is absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors are amazing and the meat is so tender. My family loved it!


Jacqui Osborne
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This lamb stew is a delightful culinary journey to Turkey. The flavors are rich, complex, and incredibly satisfying. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.