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Navarin of Lamb (French Lamb Stew)

A classic French slow-cooked lamb stew with vegetables and aromatic herbs.

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French
medium
2h 0m
4
gluten-free
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 1h 30m
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Ingredients
  • 1 kg Lamb shoulderwith bone
  • 100 g Carrotdiced
  • 100 g Oniondiced
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 20 g Tomato paste
  • 30 g Flour
  • 5 tbsp Peanut oil
  • 20 g Butter
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • Wateras needed
  • 6 Boiling potatoesblanched
  • Pickling onionscaramelized
  • 1 Bouquet garni
  • Salt(optional)to taste
  • Black pepper(optional)to taste
  • Parsley(optional)for garnish
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 220°C (400°F).

    5 min

  2. 2

    Cut carrots and onions into small cubes.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Heat peanut oil in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat.

    3 min

  4. 4

    Brown lamb shoulder pieces on all sides, then set aside.

    10 min

  5. 5

    Remove excess fat from the pan, leaving caramelized juices.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Add carrots and onions to the pan with a pinch of butter. Sweat for 3 minutes.

    3 min

  7. 7

    Return lamb to the pan, sprinkle with flour, and place in the oven for 5 minutes.

    5 min

  8. 8

    Remove from oven, add tomato paste, and mix well.

    3 min

  9. 9

    Add water to cover the meat, bring to a boil.

    5 min

  10. 10

    Add bouquet garni and garlic, season with salt and pepper.

    2 min

  11. 11

    Cover and bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 35 minutes.

    35 min

  12. 12

    Blanch potatoes, then add to the stew and simmer for 20 minutes.

    20 min

  13. 13

    Caramelize pickling onions with butter, sugar, and water.

    10 min

  14. 14

    Serve stew with caramelized onions and garnish with parsley.

    5 min

Equipment Needed
cast iron pan
wooden spoon
tongs

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