Slow Cooker Lamb Stew
Slow Cooker Lamb Stew is a hearty dish featuring tender lamb, red potatoes, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and peas simmered in a rich broth with rosemary and beer. Perfect for cozy meals and easy preparation.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound cubed lamb stew meat
- 1 large onion sliced into petals
- 1 pound red potatoes cut into large cubes
- 2 large carrots sliced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 4 fresh button mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- ½ cup beer
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large sprig fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas
Instructions
Prepare the Lamb and Onions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb stew meat and sliced onions. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes until the lamb is browned on all sides and the onions begin to soften. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.
Add the Vegetables:
- Layer the potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms on top of the lamb and onions in the slow cooker. This arrangement ensures even cooking and proper absorption of the flavors.
Prepare and Add the Broth:
- In the same skillet, combine the beef broth, tomato paste, beer, Worcestershire sauce, and a sprig of rosemary. Stir well to mix, ensuring the tomato paste is fully incorporated. Pour this mixture evenly over the vegetables and lamb in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Slow Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on high for 7 hours. This long, slow process allows the lamb to tenderize and the flavors to meld beautifully.
Add the Peas:
- After 7 hours, add the frozen peas to the stew. Stir gently to combine, then allow the peas to cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve:
- Remove the rosemary sprig before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the beer with gluten-free beer or additional beef broth. Ensure your Worcestershire sauce is certified gluten-free, and double-check all packaged ingredients for hidden gluten.