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Cozy Slow Cooker Lamb Stew Recipe with Hearty Vegetables to Warm You Up

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A tender, melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker lamb stew packed with hearty root vegetables and rich herbs, perfect for cozy evenings and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder or stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks (bone-in preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 pound baby potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 cups beef or lamb broth, preferably low sodium
  • 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the lamb pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper (about 5 minutes).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown lamb chunks in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden. Set aside (total 10 minutes).
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and cook diced onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize. Pour in red wine (if using) and scrape up brown bits from the pan. Let wine reduce for about 3 minutes.
  5. Transfer browned lamb, sautéed onion mixture, carrots, celery, potatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until lamb is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, mix flour with a small amount of cold water to make a slurry. Stir into stew to thicken. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Remove bay leaves and herb sprigs before serving. Stir gently and serve hot.

Notes

Browning the lamb before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. Use fresh herbs when possible. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Adjust thickness by adding broth or cooking uncovered. Leftovers taste better the next day. Reheat gently on stovetop to avoid toughening lamb.

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