Suitable for gluten-free, keto and low carb diets. Post includes Weight Watchers Points. This low carb lamb stew combines classic Greek flavors with warm spices to perfectly complement the tender and juicy lamb. It’s just the thing for cozy stay-at-home dinners and is an ideal recipe for weekly meal prep. And the best part? You can indulge in this dish without any of the guilt since it’s low carb, high in protein and gluten-free. #lambstewforthewin
Why You’ll Love it
Full of robust flavor. The taste of the Mediterranean really comes through in this stew, with ingredients like oregano, basil, and olives. Learn how to make your own keto-friendly Greek seasoning to use in this recipe.Satisfying and nutritious. In addition to being a great source of protein, lamb is chock full of important nutrients like vitamin B12, niacin, zinc, and potassium.Easy and Affordable. This is a one-pot dish that uses basic staple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and spice cupboard (or can easily order online). Easy to make and easy to clean up!
Ready to learn how to cook this delicious Mediterranean Lamb Stew? Gather up those ingredients and I will show you…..
How To Make Mediterranean Lamb Stew
Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a casserole dish and brown the lamb in batches. Remove from the pan and set aside.Step 2. Deglaze the pan with a splash of the stock. Add the frozen diced onion and pepper and sauté for about 6 minutes until softened.Step 3. Add the garlic and fry or 30 seconds until fragrant. Then mix in the Greek seasoning, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, stirring for a further 30 seconds.Step 4. Return the lamb to the pan and stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and chicken stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.Step 5. Cook for about 1 – 1 1/2 hours, until the lamb is tender (adding more chicken stock if the stew starts to dry out).Step 6. About 5 minutes before it is done, add in the olives and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Recipe Tips
To make the prep work even easier, you can buy pre-cubed lamb stew meat, or ask your butcher to cut into cubes for you.You can use vegetable stock or beef stock instead of chicken stock.Feel free to add in different low-carb veggies like cauliflower, eggplant or fennel.Garnish your stew with slivered almonds and some crumbled feta cheese. So good!
Serving Suggestions
Cauliflower Rice.Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts.Instant Pot Quinoa (if not keto).
More Lamb Recipes
Instant Pot Lamb Stew.Instant Pot Lamb Shoulder.
Weight Watchers Points
If you replace the oil with low-calorie spray, then are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this lamb stew. Thank you for reading my Mediterranean Lamb Stew recipe post. And please visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans and much more for you. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, UK food blog.
