Lamb Stew with Butternut Squash

Lamb Stew with Butternut Squash
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    28

A heartwarming and deeply flavorful stew featuring tender lamb and sweet butternut squash, perfect for chilly evenings. This rustic dish is elevated with aromatic herbs and rich beef stock, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    61 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    256 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
0 mins

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

02

Step
0 mins

Season lamb with salt.

03

Step
10 mins

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 1/2 the lamb cubes in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned meat with a slotted spoon to a plate, reserving drippings in the pot. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the Dutch oven. Cook and stir second 1/2 the lamb cubes until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer lamb to plate. Reduce heat to medium-low.

04

Step
8 mins

Cook and stir onion, carrots, and garlic in Dutch oven until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir lamb cubes and any accumulated juices, tomatoes, beef stock, thyme, and rosemary into onion mixture and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cover Dutch oven with an oven-proof lid.

05

Step
2 hrs 35 mins

Cook stew in the covered Dutch oven in the preheated oven until the lamb is tender, 2 to 3 hours. Stir butternut squash cubes into stew, recover the Dutch oven, and return to the preheated oven until squash is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

For a richer flavor, consider searing the lamb in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fresh rosemary and thyme are highly recommended for their superior aroma. If dried herbs are used, reduce the quantity by half.
Adjust the amount of salt according to your taste preferences.
Serve this stew with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
The stew can be made a day ahead and reheated, allowing the flavors to meld even further. The flavor will intensify as it sits.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Pauline Kreiger

    Freezes well for meal prepping!

  • Destinee Wiza

    I added a bay leaf and it was amazing!

  • Karianne Boyle

    My family devoured this! Will definitely make again.

  • Nellie Koepp

    So easy to make and perfect for a chilly evening.

  • Jennie Sporer

    I used sweet potatoes instead of butternut squash and it was still delicious!

  • Marcelle Davis

    This stew is a hug in a bowl! The butternut squash adds a lovely sweetness.

  • Kaci Lubowitz

    The lamb was so tender!

  • Guido Stamm

    Great recipe to make in a slow cooker too!

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