Dinner for 8
Braised Lamb Stew
Lamb, bacon, vegetables, wine, broth, and herbs simmer together in a thick oven-braised stew.
Typical price
$20.13for 4 servings
$5.03 per serving$20.13 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 170 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $2.16Typical price |
| Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $19.98Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.48Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $40.26 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 oz bacon
- 2 lb boneless leg of lamb or lamb shoulder
- 1/2 tbsp sea salt for the lamb plus 1 tsp for stew
- 1 tsp black pepper for lamb plus 1/2 tsp for stew
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups good red wine
- 1 lb button mushrooms
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth or stock
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/2 lb small yellow potatoes
- 4 carrots
- 1/4 cup parsley (optional)
Steps
- Cut the bacon, lamb, onion, mushrooms, potatoes, and carrots, then season the lamb with salt and pepper.
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Dredge the lamb in flour and brown it in the bacon fat for 15 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, tomato paste, mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, wine, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper, then cook for 10 minutes.
- Cover the Dutch oven and bake at 325 F for 115 minutes, until the lamb is tender and reaches 145 F.
- Remove the bay leaves and let the stew rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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