EASY Lamb Stew Recipe! (Crock Pot Recipe)

lamb

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef is lower in fat, while pork can be more budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while instant mashed potatoes are often cheaper.

Rinse the lamb and pat it dry.

Mix homemade adobo with olive oil to create a marinade.

Coat the lamb with the adobo mixture and stir well to combine.

Add more adobo if necessary to ensure the lamb is well-seasoned.

Prepare to use a crock pot for cooking the stew.

Add bay leaves and red wine to the mixture.

Add 1/2 cup of tomato sauce (or 2 tablespoons of tomato paste).

Sprinkle 3/4 cup of flour over the lamb to coat it for thickness.

Heat oil in a pan and brown the lamb for about 2 minutes on each side.

Transfer the browned lamb to the crock pot.

Add more oil to the pan if needed and continue browning remaining lamb.

Use leftover flour in the pan to thicken the sauce by adding soprito and tomato sauce.

Simmer the mixture on low heat for 2-3 minutes to thicken.

Add water to the crock pot to ensure there is enough liquid for the stew.

Add bay leaves to the crock pot.

Add sason (or one packet if using store-bought).

Add chopped potatoes and carrots to the crock pot.

Set the crock pot to high and cook for 4-5 hours.

Taste and adjust salt as needed before serving.

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