Greek Lamb Stew.
Experience the rich flavors and aromatic spices of this hearty Mediterranean lamb casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Tender cubes of lamb are infused with savory herbs and combined with aubergine, chickpeas, and sultanas for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Finished with a sprinkle of crumbled feta and fragrant mint, this dish is a comforting delight that pairs perfectly with fluffy couscous. Get ready to savor every mouthful of this comforting and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3tbsp olive oil
- 700g cubed lamb
- 1 large onion
- 1 bulb of garlic broken into single cloves
- 1tbsp dried oregano
- 1 aubergine cubed
- 1 bay leaf
- 300ml lamb or vegetable stock
- 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 4oog tin chick peas
- 50g sultanas
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- for the topping
- 200g feta chesse crumbled
- 2-3tbsp mint or coriander
Instructions
- preheat the oven to 190 deg (fan 170).Heat the oil in a large casserole and rown the lamb until golden.Removefrom the dish and set aside.Add the chopped onion,to the casserole and cook until it begins to soften.Stir in the garlic cloves,oregano,and aubergine cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Return the lamb to the casserole along with the juices.Add the bay leaf,lamb stock,chopped tomatoes,chickpeas and sultanas. Cover and cook for 1-1/2 hours or until the lamb is cooked and tender.
- Mix together the crumbled feta and mint into a bowl.Serve the casserole with couscous and pass aroungd the bowl of feta to sprinkle on top.
Yield
Serves 8
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