Lamb Stew With Parsnips and Figs

Submitted by chia2160

"this is lovely served over couscous, a simple easy dish. adapted from cooking light."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 inch pieces
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups sliced parsnips
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 cup ruby port
• 1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic
• 12 dried figs, cut in halves
• 1 3⁄4 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup water

directions

1. preheat oven to 325.
2. heat 2 tsp olive oil in a dutch oven on stovetop.
3. season lamb with salt and pepper and add to brown on all sides, in batches.
4. remove from pan.
5. heat 1 tbsp oil, add onionsand saute until softened.
6. add parsnips, cumin, garam masala, cook 3 mminutes, stirring.
7. return lamb and juices to pan.
8. add port, figs, chile paste, and broth to pan and bring to a boil.
9. cover and place in oven, bake for 1 hour until lamb is tender.
10. combine water and cornstarch with a whisk, add to lamb stirring until thickend and bring to boil on stovetop.
11. season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[Geema]

When I heard my DH sigh and say, "Man oh man! I'd pay $200 for this dish in a restaurant", I knew this recipe was a winner. The lamb and parsnips eaten together created a succulent, natural sweetness perfectly balanced by the simple spices. I followed the easy directions and would not change one thing about this recipe; it was just perfect! Since this stew was so very easy to put together, and could even be translated into a crockpot recipe, I'll definitely be making it again. I am currently deciding how to spend that $200 it will cost DH the next time he wants this delicious lamb .