FRENCH LAMB STEW RECIPE | COPYKAT RECIPES

French Lamb Stew Recipe | CopyKat Recipes image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds lamb meat ( (shoulder or lamb leg cut in medium cubes))
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup chopped onion
1 bouquet garni ( (parsley, thyme and bay leaf tied together))
4 cups chopped tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pound carrots
2 pounds potatoes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound green peas (fresh and shelled)

Steps:

Cut the lamb meat into bite-sized pieces.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the lamb pieces to very hot oil stirring once or twice.
Let the meat brown for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add garlic, onion, bouquet garni, tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the lamb base.
Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
Add water, bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 45 minutes.
Peel and cut carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Add carrots, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add potatoes, stir, and cook for 30 minutes.
Melt butter in a small pan and add flour. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a light roux.
Add roux and peas to the stew. Stir to combine.
Cook for a few minutes, until the stew has thickened.
Remove the bouquet garni and serve.