Greek-Style Lamb Stew

Name: Greek-Style Lamb Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pounds lamb stew meat; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained; 1 cup pitted ripe olives; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Optional toppings: Crumbled feta cheese, fresh mint leaves

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 7 hours

Yield 6 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

This Greek-style lamb stew is the perfect way cook lamb in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds lamb stew meat
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup pitted ripe olives
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Crumbled feta cheese, fresh mint leaves

Directions

In a Dutch oven or large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown lamb in batches, adding additional oil as necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon to a 5-qt. slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, stir to combine. Cook on low until lamb is tender, 7-8 hours. Garnish with feta cheese and fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 439 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1155mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 10g fiber), 35g protein.