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Crock Pot Persian Lamb Stew
Photo: Kevin McCutcheon

Crock Pot Persian Lamb Stew

16 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

740
Calories
36g
Protein
36g
Fat
75g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Green Beans 1 cup (100g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs lean boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (14 ounces) can whole tomatoes, drained
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 8 ounces fresh green beans
  • 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut int 1/2 inch slices
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Directions

1

Season the lamb with about half of the salt& pepper.

2

In a skillet over medium-high heat& 2 tbs of oil brown the lamb and transfer the lamb, when browned, to a 3 1/2 quart crockpot.

3

Saute the onions in the last tbs of oil until they are transluscent 3-5 minutes Add the garlic& oregano, cook& stir apprx 1 minute.

4

Add tomatoes and simmer, smashing the tomatoes as you stir.

5

Our apprx half of the tomatoes over the lamb in the crockpot.

6

Place potatoes in a layer on top of the tomatoes and season with salt& pepper.

7

Add a layer of green beans, then the eggplant and zucchini.

8

Season each layer lightly with salt& pepper to your taste.

9

Pour remaining tomatoes on top.

10

Add bay leaves.

11

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until the lamb is tender.

12

Remove bay leaves& serve.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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