"This is a hearty stew that includes basil and figs. It is great for a special occasion or just a weeknight meal."
Mawneye - Slow cooked lamb recipe
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 1hr 10mins
Serves or Makes: 5
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ingredients
- 1 1/4 pound lean lamb
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 cup currants
- 2/3 cup coarsely cut figs
- 2 tabelspoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup diced turnip with tops
Method
Step 1
Cut lamb into 1/2 inch pieces
Step 2
Salt and pepper the lamb well
Step 3
Brown the lamb in melted butter
Step 4
Add the cup of chicken broth and simmer for 45 minutes or until lamb is tender.
Step 5
Drain the liquid.
Step 6
Bring the lentils to a boil in the broth
Step 7
Then simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 8
Combine cinnamon, salt, basil and stir into diced turnip.
Step 9
Add turnip, currants and figs to the lentils and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 10
Stir lamb into lentils and serve.