Name: Middle Eastern Lamb Stew
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb stew meat, (shoulder cut) or 2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder chops, deboned, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or canola oil; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes; 0.75 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 15- or 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed; 6 ounces baby spinach

Middle Eastern Lamb Stew

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12 Reviews

This brothy stew is boldly flavored with a blend of characteristic Middle Eastern spices and finished with fresh spinach and fiber-rich chickpeas. Economical lamb shoulder tenderizes beautifully when leisurely cooked in a slow cooker. If you can't find boneless shoulder stew meat, do not substitute more-expensive lamb leg--it tends to dry out during slow cooking. Instead, purchase lamb shoulder chops and debone them. Serve over bulgur and accompany with a salad.

Patsy Jamieson

Updated on August 17, 2019

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 35 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings, about 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb stew meat, (shoulder cut) or 2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder chops, deboned, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil, or canola oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 15- or 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
6 ounces baby spinach

Directions

Place lamb in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Mix oil, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Coat the lamb with the spice paste and toss to coat well. Top with onion.
Bring tomatoes, broth and garlic to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour over the lamb and onion. Cover and cook until the lamb is very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours on high or 5 1/2 to 6 hours on low.
Skim or blot any visible fat from the surface of the stew. Mash 1/2 cup chickpeas with a fork in a small bowl. Stir the mashed and whole chickpeas into the stew, along with spinach. Cover and cook on high until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the stew, omitting the spinach, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 4 months. Add spinach after the stew is reheated. | Prep ahead: Trim lamb and coat with spice mixture. Chop onions. Combine broth, tomatoes and garlic. Refr

For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253	Calories
14g	Fat
12g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g	5%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 19g	39%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Vitamin A 2155IU	43%
Vitamin C 16mg	18%
Folate 58mcg	14%
Sodium 412mg	18%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 3mg	18%
Magnesium 54mg	13%
Potassium 570mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.