Kuzu Guvec With Chestnuts

Kuzu Guvec With Chestnuts
  • Author: rorygillies

This hearty lamb stew is a comforting dish that simmers together tender pieces of lamb with aromatic herbs, a savory tomato base, and the rich flavors of chestnuts. Cooked slowly to allow the flavors to meld, this stew is perfect for warming you up on chilly evenings.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 500g lamb (leg or shoulder, boneless), cut into 2cm cubes
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 20 pre roasted and shelled chestnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Sprig rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy based pan. fry the onions and garlic for a minute or two, until the onions are yellow, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the lamb and stir until brown. Add the wine, bring to the boil and reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the stock, tomatoes, tomato puree, rosemary, bay leaves and salt and pepper and simmer, covered, for about 40 minutes.
  • Add the chestnuts and cook for a further 20 minutes uncovered, until the sauce is really thick.

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Yield

Serves 4