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.

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Questions

What is Lamb Merga Stew?

A slow-simmered North African stew with tender lamb, carrots, potatoes, and warm aromatic spices. This reference files it under North African dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Lamb Merga Stew?

As written, 70 minutes: 20 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (30 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables and lamb are tender."

What internal temperature should Lamb Merga Stew reach?

For Lamb Merga Stew, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Lamb Merga Stew?

Step 2 reads: "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." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is Lamb Merga Stew gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Lamb Merga Stew is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

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