Hearty Lamb and Lentil Stew
- Level: Easy
- Total: 4 hr 20 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 4 hr
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound lentils, rinsed and picked over to remove debris
1/2 pound lean lamb cubes
6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 chopped onion
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced or 3 teaspoons pre-minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and ground black pepper
Directions
- In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients but the parsley, salt and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- Just before serving, remove bay leaves, stir in parsley and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
