SPRING LAMB STEW

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 2h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless leg of lamb (about 6 pounds), cubed into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 large carrots, unpeeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2/3 cup red wine
2 cups beef stock
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Generously sprinkle the leg of lamb with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over a medium-high heat. In two batches, brown the lamb all over and remove to a plate, 4 to 6 minutes per batch.
Add the onions, carrots and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then cook for a minute or two. Add the tomato paste and stir. Deglaze with the red wine and beef stock, scraping the bottom of the pot. Stir in the rosemary, thyme and bay leaves. Return the lamb to the pot and bring to a simmer.
Place the lid on the pot and roast until the meat is very tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Sprinkle over the parsley and serve.