Slow Cooker Lamb Vegetable Stew
What
is lamb? Lamb is meat from young sheep less than 12 months old; lamb tastes like a lamb, which is tender and mild in flavor. The flavor of lamb is often characterized as tender and mild, with a hint of gaminess. The tenderness of lamb meat is a result of its youth, as younger animals tend to have more tender flesh compared to older ones. If your family is trying lamb for
the first time, slow cooker lamb stew is the perfect meal.
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| Slow Cooker Lamb and Vegetable Stew |
Slow Cooker Lamb Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
2
pounds lamb stew meat, or cubed lean boneless lamb
2
medium tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped
1
diced carrot
2
medium potatoes
1
cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2
cup bell peppers, chopped
1
onion, chopped
2
teaspoons salt
1
garlic clove, crushed
1/2
teaspoon thyme leaves
1
bay leaf
2
cups chicken stock
2
tablespoons butter
2
tablespoons flour
Directions
Place
lamb and vegetables in a slow cooker. Mix salt, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf into
stock; pour over lamb and vegetables. Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours, until
lamb and vegetables, are tender. Turn to high setting. Blend flour and butter, and
then shape into small balls. Drop into stew and cook, stirring frequently,
until thickened.
