Seco de Cordero

Name: Seco de Cordero
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup red onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup dark beer; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup carrots, sliced; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt

A classic Peruvian stew featuring tender lamb braised in a flavorful cilantro, garlic, and dark beer sauce. Served with carrots and peas for a rich, hearty main course.

115 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetop and BlenderHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup dark beer
1 cup beef broth
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Blend 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro with half of the 1 cup beef broth in a blender until smooth.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
3

Season 2 lbs cubed lamb shoulder with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp ground cumin, then brown in batches for 8 minutes and set aside.
4

Reduce heat to medium, add 1 cup diced red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes.
6

Return lamb shoulder to the pot, then add 1 cup dark beer, the cilantro mixture, and remaining beef broth.
7

Cover and simmer on low heat for 60 minutes.
8

Add 1 cup sliced carrots and 1 cup thawed frozen peas, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until lamb reaches an internal temperature of at least 160°F and is fork-tender.

Questions

Can I make Seco de Cordero gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup dark beer. Swap the beer for a certified gluten-free beer or a dry cider. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Seco de Cordero keep?

Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

Can I halve or double Seco de Cordero?

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. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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