Lamb Stew- Episode 53

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.

Chop lamb into cubes and wash it.

Marinate lamb with green seasoning for 1 to 2 hours in the fridge.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven on high heat.

Brown lamb in batches, about 1 minute on one side until crispy, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove browned lamb and set aside, keeping the brown bits in the pot.

Add garlic, hot pepper, and chopped onion to the pot; stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until translucent.

Add chopped bell peppers and cook for another 2 minutes until they start to soften.

Add chopped carrots and scallions; cook for another 2 minutes until carrots soften.

Add adobo seasoning and black pepper to taste; stir to combine flavors.

Return lamb and its juices to the pot; cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

Add salt to taste and stir.

Cover the mixture with water and cover the Dutch oven.

Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.

Check the meat for tenderness after 1 hour; if not tender, cook for another 30 to 45 minutes.

After 2 hours, if there's too much water, transfer to the stove on high heat to thicken for about 12 minutes.

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