Icelandic Lamb Stew | Lamb Stew | Lamb Stew Recipe

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine can be less costly.

Cut lamb into chunks and season with salt and pepper.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add lamb and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Remove lamb and set aside.

In the same pot, add onions, garlic, and celery; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Return lamb to the pot and add water and beef broth.

Add thyme, bay leaves, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Add potatoes, carrots, turnips, and leeks; simmer for an additional 30-40 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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