Afghan Lamb & Spinach Delight

Afghan Lamb & Spinach Delight

120 mins
medium
6 servings

A flavorful and comforting Afghan lamb stew with tender spinach and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

AfghanLambSpinachStew

Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish
  • Cast iron skillet or Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2.50 lbLamb Stew Meat(Preferably leg for tenderness)
  • 0.33 cupOlive Oil
  • 0.75 lbOnion(Diced large)
  • 4.00 teaspoonsGarlic(Chopped)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsTurmeric
  • 0.25 teaspoonNutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoonGround Cardamom
  • 1.00 teaspoonCrushed Red Pepper(Adjust to taste)
  • 0.50 teaspoonCinnamon
  • 32.00 ozDiced Tomatoes(DRAINED)
  • 1.00 cupVeal Stock(Or Beef Stock)
  • 0.33 lbSpinach(Fresh, washed and drained)
  • 0.50 cupYogurt
  • 1.00 tablespoonLemon Peel(Grated)
  • Salt(To taste)
  • 0.25 cupRoasted Pine Nuts(Roasted at 350°F for 3 minutes)

Instructions

1

Season lamb with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until browned on all sides.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add onions and cook until softened.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

3

Stir in garlic, turmeric, nutmeg, cardamom, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Add tomatoes and stock, bring to a simmer.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until lamb is tender.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

6

Stir in spinach until wilted.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Reduce heat and stir in yogurt and lemon peel.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Season with salt to taste.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Garnish with roasted pine nuts.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes