Lamb Stew with Potatoes and Cilantro

This wonderful recipe for lamb stew with potatoes, cumin, and cilantro will surely become a family favorite. The pieces of lamb are braised in beer for extra flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 406 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup water or broth, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add cubed lamb and marinate for about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown meat on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove meat and set aside. Reduce heat, add onion, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Return cooked lamb to skillet. Mix in beer and cilantro. Season with bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, cover, and cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, adding water or broth if there is not enough liquid in the skillet.