Traditional Armenian Gomgush

Gomgush is a traditional Amenian stew with fresh lamb, potatoes, and tomatoes. It is traditionally cooked in a tonir, the Armenian version of a tandoor.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 481 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 7 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1 bunch basil, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme, chopped
• 5 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled
• 3 pounds lamb chops, cubed
• 1 sprig mint, chopped
• 2 eggplants, chopped
• 2 cups beer, or more to taste
• 4 brown onions, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons in a bowl and refrigerate.

Step 2

Place 1/2 remaining herb mixture in bottom of a large soup pot. Add 1/2 tomatoes, 1/2 bell peppers, and potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Add eggplant, carrots, remaining 1/2 tomatoes, remaining 1/2 bell peppers, and remaining 1/2 herb mixture; pour in beer.

Step 3

Cover pot; cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Season with salt if necessary; cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture; serve hot.