Ingredients

3 lbs leg of lamb , cubed 1 inch bone in ( I use NZ lamb )
3 medium potatoes , peeled and cut in half
2 medium onions , coarsly chopped
1/2 cup canned tomato
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
4 white mushrooms , sliced
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup barley
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup dried beans ( mix of dried beans kidney , black , white , lentils etc )
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger
5 garlic cloves , sliced
1 cinnamon stick
1 serrano chili pepper , sliced length wise
1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns , finely crushed
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
This Stick to Your Bones Lamb Stew in Crock Pot recipe is a hearty and delicious option for cold winter nights. The lamb is cooked to perfection in a crockpot along with potatoes, onions, mushrooms, and an array of flavorful spices and herbs. The aroma alone will make your mouth water! The stew is easy to make and requires minimal preparation, making it perfect for busy days. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, savory flavors that will warm you up from the inside out.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed lamb and cook until browned on all sides.
2.Add the browned lamb to a crockpot along with the potatoes, onions, canned tomato, celery, carrot, mushrooms, parsley, barley, frozen peas and mix of dried beans, ginger, garlic, cinnamon stick, serrano chili pepper, pink peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt.
3.Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
4.Once the lamb is cooked through, use a ladle to remove any excess fat from the surface of the stew.
5.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This lamb stew is rich and flavorful, perfect for warming up on a cold winter night.

It’s easy to make and requires minimal preparation.

CONS

The lamb stew can be high in fat and calories due to the lamb and olive oil used in the recipe.

It can also be high in sodium due to the added salt and canned tomato, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12, which are important for maintaining muscle and red blood cell function.
The vegetables in the stew provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which can help support healthy digestion and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

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