Slow Cook Spiced Indian Lamb Stew

Serving Size: 4

The California Lamb Producers have the perfect solution for the “holiday hustle.” Just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning and a piping hot, palate-pleasing meal will be waiting for your family at day’s end.

Preparation

Heat oil in a large shallow pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb and onion and cook for 5 minutes to brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, then stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in broth, spices, beans, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Add bell pepper and simmer for 20 minutes more. Stir in parsley. Spoon into shallow bowls and top with any desired garnishes. Makes 4 servings.

Slow Cooker Preparation

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 7 to 7.5 hours

Heat oil in a large shallow pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb and onion and cook for 5 minutes to brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, then stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more. Slowly stir in 1 cup broth. Transfer to a slow cooker and add remaining ingredients except for bell pepper, parsley, and garnishes. Cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 hours or on LOW for 7 hours. Stir in bell pepper and parsley and replace cover. Cook for 1/2 hour more on HIGH, or 1 hour more on LOW.

Stove top Preparation

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 2.5 hours

Heat oil in a large shallow pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb and onion and cook for 5 minutes to brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, then stir in 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute more. Please note – this is less flour than the slow cooker recipe. Stir in 2 cups broth, spices, beans, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Add bell pepper and simmer for 20 minutes more. Stir in parsley. Spoon into shallow bowls and top with any desired garnishes.