Traditional Armenian Gomgush

Gomgush is a traditional Armenian stew recipe with fresh lamb, potatoes, and tomatoes. It's typically 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 herb mixture in a bowl and refrigerate.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Place ½ of the remaining herb mixture in a large soup pot. Add ½ of the tomatoes, ½ of the bell peppers, and ½ of the potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Layer in eggplant and carrots, then top with remaining tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, and remaining ½ of herb mixture. Pour in beer.