Greek Lamb Stew
This is a hearty meal for the family. You cook it on a stove in one pot.
Serve this dish over rice or orzo. It goes well with bread and a salad made of tomato and cucumber.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 11, 2026Share
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This is a hearty meal for the family. You cook it on a stove in one pot.
Serve this dish over rice or orzo. It goes well with bread and a salad made of tomato and cucumber.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 15
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lamb shoulder blade chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 cup dry red wine
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup lamb stock
0.5 lemon, zested and juiced
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Put salt and pepper on the lamb. Brown the meat for 5 minutes on each side. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
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2
Pour in the wine and boil it. Scrape the bottom of the pot. Mix in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, stock, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, cinnamon, and the bay leaf. Boil it again. Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Simmer for 1.5 hours until the meat is soft. Add green beans and cook for 20 more minutes.
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3
Take out the bay leaf and the bones. Put fresh parsley on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 20g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Cholesterol 61mg
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Sodium 607mg
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Total Carbohydrate 24g
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Dietary Fiber 8g
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Protein 20g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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