HOW TO MAKE LAMB NECK STEW | Sunday Lunch with Pap Culture

lamb neck

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while beef chuck is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs can be more convenient and have a longer shelf life.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: none

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients while maintaining similar textures.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in diced carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes

Add lamb neck pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Mix in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant

Add chopped tomatoes, cumin, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is tender

Add peeled and chopped potatoes to the pot

Continue to cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until potatoes are soft

Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in fresh herbs before serving

Cooking Techniques

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