Best Winter Stew Of Braised Lamb Red Onions And Macaroni Recipes

BRAISED LAMB STEW

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cardamom and salt. Mix well until the mixture has turned into a paste, if the paste is too thick add a little more olive oil. Add the cubed lamb to the bowl and toss around to coat well. Cover and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the lamb, and brown well. Remove to a plate, and repeat with remaining lamb.
• Add onions and carrots to the pot and sweat for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh garlic and ginger; continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chick peas, then return the lamb to the pot and stir in the lemon zest, chicken stock, apricots, and honey.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is tender. Sprinkle the stew with chopped fresh cilantro and serve right out of the pot.

HEARTY LAMB STEW WITH MUSHROOMS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
• Mix the flour with seasoning salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Toss the lamb in the flour to coat, shaking off any excess flour.
• Add in half of the floured lamb, and brown well on all sides, repeat the the remaining lamb; transfer to a plate or bowl.
• Add in more olive oil if necessary to the pot; add in onions, red bell peppers, red pepper flakes and bay leaves; saute for about 5 minutes.
• Add in garlic and tomato paste; saute for 2 minute more stirring with a wooden spoon.
• Return the lamb back to the pot.
• Add in broth, port or red wine and mushrooms; bring to a boil stirring with wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer about 45-50 minutes.
• After 45 minutes, add in the carrots, simmer UNCOVERED for another 25-30 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, season with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Remove the bay leaves, ladle into bowls.

WINTER STEW OF BRAISED LAMB, RED ONIONS AND MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium flame. Season lamb, and brown it evenly on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove lamb from pan, and discard excess fat.
• Return pan to heat, and add cubed celery, cubed carrots, cubed onions and whole garlic cloves. Saute for one minute. Add lamb along with wine, sachet of herbs and veal stock. Bring to a simmer, and skim any foam or residue that comes to the surface.
• Cover, and place pot in oven for about 50 minutes to an hour, or until lamb is very tender. Remove lamb from sauce, and strain liquids back into saucepan, discarding vegetables and sachet.
• When meat is cool enough to handle, shred lamb into strips. Cover and let stand.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until just short of al dente. Drain, and hold at room temperature.
• Meanwhile, to finish the dish, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium setting. Add remaining celery, carrots, onion and chopped garlic. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, parsley and reserved shredded lamb along with 3 cups of the strained lamb-braising liquid. Bring to a boil, and add cooked pasta. Bring to a simmer, and cook gently, stirring, for 2 minutes. Check seasonings.
• Serve immediately in a flat soup plate.