Slow Cooked Greek Lamb Stew

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
½ teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground½ cup Fresh mint, chopped½ cup Wine, white, med2 tablespoons Dried oregano2 each Fresh lemon, halved2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, small, scrubbed and halved (do not peel)3 lb Lamb, stew meat, lean, raw, 1/4" trim2 each Bay leaf6 each Garlic, cloves, fresh, minced2 teaspoons Kosher salt (or to taste)2 cups Onion, white, fresh, chpd¼ cup Tomato Paste, cnd2 ½ cups Chicken stock, fat free, reduced sodium4 each Large carrots, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch
Directions
1. Add olive oil and onions to the bottom of the slow cooker. Then place the potatoes flesh down, carrots, and lemon halves into the slow cooker.
2. Refrigerate 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint. Add all remaining ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour the seasoned lamb mixture into the slow cooker. Do not stir. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low or for 4 hours on high.
4. Remove lid and gently stir to make sure everything is well mixed. Use tongs to remove lemon halves and bay leaf. Taste, and add additional salt if needed.
5. Ladle the stew into 4 bowls, making sure to distribute the potatoes and carrots evenly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. mint. Serve immediately, or store and reheat.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IAMDIOSA.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 376.9
  • Total Fat: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 110.6 mg
  • Sodium: 792.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
  • Protein: 38.4 g

Member Reviews
  • LORACA
    I left out the salt as I am on a sodium restricted diet, but even without the salt, this is flavorful and good. I will definately be making this again. - 1/18/10
  • MISSCHANTILLY
    how much oil - 6/24/09

    Reply from IAMDIOSA (2/1/10)
    Typically about a teaspoon to a teaspoon and a half. No more than that is really needed.