It's 95 degrees at 7pm and the last thing anyone thinks they want is "stew". But this "Spring" stew is light and really delicious in any weather. I had it with a cool white wine and only wished I had some warm, crusty, buttered bread to sop up the broth. The vegetables stayed crunchy and the lamb was flavorful and tender. I threw it over pasta to please my troops. Yum!
Quick Spring Lamb and Vegetable Stew
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds lamb steaks (top round or shoulder), bones removed and meat cut into 2-inch pieces
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 ounces green beans, cut into small pieces (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until medium-rare, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate.Add the carrots, onion, and the remaining oil to the pot. Cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and scrape up any brown bits.
Add the broth, tomatoes, and beans. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the lamb, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve immediately.T
o freeze: Cool the stew to room temperature and spoon into a freezer container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To cook, thaw the stew in a bowl of cold water or overnight in the refrigerator. Transfer to a pot and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 10 to 20 minutes.
