RAGOUT OF LAMB AND SPRING VEGETABLES WITH FARRO

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Ragout of Lamb and Spring Vegetables with Farro image

This elegant stew can be made up to the point that the farro goes in; cool, then cover and chill up to 2 days.

Provided by Chef Seamus Mullen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Lamb     Kid-Friendly     Asparagus     Pea     Turnip     Spring     Boil     Small Plates

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 sprigs oregano
4 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more
2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1" pieces
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
0 freshly ground pepper
8 ounces pearl onions, peeled
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup dry red wine
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup semi-pearled farro or wheat berries, rinsed
1 3/4 pounds baby turnips, trimmed, scrubbed, halved if large
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces on a diagonal
2 cups fresh (or frozen, thawed) peas
1 bunch dandelion greens, trimmed

Steps:

  • Tie together oregano, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves with kitchen twine.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 12-15 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate as you go.
  • Add onions to pot and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper and cook until starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds before adding vinegar. Cook, scraping up browned bits, until syrupy, about 1 minute.
  • Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by about one-fourth, about 4 minutes. Add broth, lamb, and herb bundle. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently, partially covered, until lamb is tender, 75-85 minutes.
  • Stir in farro and cook until nearly al dente, 15-20 minutes. Remove herb bundle; add turnips. Cook until farro is cooked through, turnips are tender, and lamb is almost falling apart, 30-40 minutes. Mix in asparagus and peas; cook until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add greens and stir to wilt. Season with salt and pepper. Serve drizzled with oil.

Wyatt Foster
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The farro adds a nice touch of texture and flavor. I served this dish with a side of roasted potatoes, and it was a hit wit


felix otieno
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The farro adds a nice touch of texture and flavor. I've made this recipe for my family


nihal hossin
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort! The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The farro adds a nice touch of texture and flavor. I served this dish over mashed potatoes, and it was


Asad Sidra
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try, and I'm glad I did! The lamb was surprisingly tender and flavorful. The vegetables were also delicious, and the farro added a nice heartiness to the dish. I'll definitely be making t


aashir ali
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The farro adds a nice touch of texture and flavor. I served this dish with a side of roasted potatoes, and it was a hit wit


katamba umar
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The farro added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I highly re


imranali Buriro
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The farro adds a nice touch of texture and flavor. I've made this recipe for my family


Jahanzib Ali
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This is a great recipe! The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The farro adds a nice touch of texture and flavor. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Emmanuel Chiemeka
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The farro added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I highly re


Kinz Ja
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This was my first time making lamb, and I was very pleased with the results! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The farro added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I'll definitely be making this recipe a


Shaban Cheema
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The farro adds a nice touch of texture and flavor. I've made this recipe for my family


Shajhan Kovir
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort! The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The farro adds a nice touch of texture and flavor. I served this dish over mashed potatoes, and it was


Jonathan Tucker
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try, and I'm glad I did! The lamb was surprisingly tender and flavorful. The vegetables were also delicious, and the farro added a nice heartiness to the dish. I'll definitely be making t


Yongboy pubg
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The farro added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I highly reco


Philistar Amwai
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I love that this recipe uses spring vegetables. They add a lot of color and flavor to the dish. The lamb is also very tender and flavorful. I served this over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.


Katen Renee
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This is now one of my favorite lamb dishes! I made it as written, and it turned out beautifully. The flavors were complex and delicious. The vegetables were perfectly cooked, and the farro added a nice heartiness to the dish. I will definitely be mak