Whenever Scott and I are trying to figure out a healthy dinner date, I always suggest Greek food.
Not only is the food amazing, but it’s so easy to eat a nutritious meal at Greek restaurants. Beyond lamb stew, they are just the bomb.
Taramosalata dip (aka fish egg dip) with cucumbers? Amazing.
Mushrooms stuffed with spinach and feta? I die.
A simple Greek salad with gyro meat on top? The freaking best salad, anywhere, ever.
So I try to cook a lot of Greek food. This week I had a pound of lamb shanks from the farm and decided to throw a stew into the crockpot before I left for work. It turned out so well, and my entire apartment smelled like a delicious Greek joint.
Greek Lamb Stew
This easy slow-cooked Greek Lamb Stew made in the crockpot is perfect for cold days! Serve them with cauliflower rice for a delicious low carb meal.
- 1 lb lamb shanks
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 carrots (chopped)
- 1 BPA-free can of tomatoes
- 1 tbsp dill
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 bacon strip (chopped into bits)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Combine the shanks, tomatoes, onion, carrots, spices, and broth in a crockpot on low. Leave for about 8 hours. At this point, I came home and I wanted the stew to be thicker, you can leave it as is if you like (just make sure to add the bacon, butter, and garlic and cook for a bit longer).
To make a thicker stew, remove the shanks and set aside. On the stove top, add the rest of the juices and veggies into a pan. Add the bacon and butter as well. Let it reduce until thickened, then add the garlic. Return the shanks to the pan and shred them a bit.
To make a thicker stew, remove the shanks and set aside. On the stove top, add the rest of the juices and veggies into a pan. Add the bacon and butter as well. Let it reduce until thickened, then add the garlic. Return the shanks to the pan and shred them a bit.
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That looks delicious! I’ve just bought a crockpot – this is going on the “must make soon” list! x
Yay hope you like it!
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What kind of broth?
I use both chicken or beef. Doesn’t make much of a difference.
How much broth? It’s not listed.
Hi,
I’m not seeing total broth amount here? Did I miss it?
Thanks!
This recipe looks wonderful. I can hardly wait to try it. I read the recipe several times and must have missed something somewhere. How much broth do you use…lol?? Thank you
I love lamb dishes and this stew sounds like a dish I woul enjoy a lot! So thick and comforting!