Lamb Merga Stew

Name: Lamb Merga Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cubed; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 3 cups beef broth; 2 russet potatoes, cubed; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 cup frozen peas

A slow-simmered North African stew with tender lamb, carrots, potatoes, and warm aromatic spices.

70 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cubed
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
3 cups beef broth
2 russet potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1.5 lbs cubed boneless lamb shoulder and brown on all sides for 8 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F.
3

Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, and 1 tsp salt until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5

Pour in 3 cups beef broth, add 2 cubed russet potatoes and 2 sliced carrots, then bring to a boil.
6

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables and lamb are tender.
7

Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Lamb Merga Stew keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Lamb Merga Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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