Greek Lamb Stew

What to Put on the Table With Greek Lamb Stew

• Crusty bread
• Greek salad
• Green beans
• Red wine

How to Cook Greek Lamb Stew

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1. Brown the lamb in batches in the hot oil, then lift it out.

   Mark done

2. Soften the onions and garlic for 6 minutes, add the wine and bubble for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, bay and cinnamon.

   Mark done Start 6 min timer

3. Put the lamb back, cover the pan and simmer very gently for 1 hour 15 minutes.

   Mark done Start 1 hr timer

4. Add the potatoes and salt, uncover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.

   Mark done Start 45 min timer

Notes From the Method

Brown the lamb in batches.

Use large pieces of meat.

If your hob runs hot, check at 1 hour 30 minutes.

Finish with lemon.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.
• A dry vermouth keeps for longer than an open bottle of white wine and is the closer swap than a random white left in the fridge; for an alcohol-free version, use the same amount of stock with a squeeze of lemon.

Leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for 4 days and improves overnight. Reheat gently.

Questions and Answers

What's in a Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.