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Hearty Instant Pot Lamb Stew

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  • Author: EsmeSalon
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Natural pressure release: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings depending on size 1x
  • Category: Dinner Recipes
  • Method: Easy

Description

Enjoy tender lamb with sweet apple, peas, carrots and squash in a rich stew. Ready in under an hour, it’s the perfect weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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Meat & Marinade

  • 1 kg lamb knuckle
  • Generous sprinkling of spices of choice (I used Aromat, thyme, parsley, oregano, sage)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Stew Base

  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or any normal oil you have)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 small pinches fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1 tsp green or red chili paste (optional - I like a little kick)
  • 1 grated tomato
  • 1 grated apple
  • 2 cups beef stock

Vegetables

  • 2 carrots, sliced into wedges
  • 3 potatoes, quartered
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 gem squash, seeds removed and quartered

Thickener

Cornstar


Instructions

  1. Toss 1 kg lamb knuckle in your chosen spices, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt & black pepper. Set aside while you prep the veggies.
  2. Turn the IP on sauté mode, add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, and 3 pinches fenugreek seeds.
  3. Let them sizzle a bit, then toss in 1 large sliced onion with a pinch of salt. Sauté until onions are soft and fragrant.
  4. Stir in 1 tbsp crushed garlic and 1 tsp chili paste (if using).
  5. Add marinated lamb to the pot. Sauté until it’s browned on all sides. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect, just give it a good sear.
  6. Stir in 1 grated tomato, 1 grated apple, and 2 cups beef stock. Give it a good mix, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Cancel sauté mode, secure the lid, and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  8. Open the lid, add 3 quartered potatoes, 2 sliced carrots, and 1 ½ cups frozen peas.
  9. Place the 1 gem squash quarters on top. Pressure cook again for 7 minutes.
  10. Remove the squash, cancel the pressure cooking, and switch to sauté.
  11. Make a slurry with cornstarch and Bisto (or just cornstarch if you prefer) and stir it in while the stew bubbles gently to thicken.
  12. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice for a comforting meal.


Notes

Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Melanie: SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes,

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 491
  • Sugar: 6.9 g
  • Sodium: 289.5 mg
  • Fat: 33.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23.1 g
  • Fiber: 4.8 g
  • Protein: 24.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 91.3 mg
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