subject: How to Make a Curried Lamb Stew [print this page] There are lots of delicious ideas for stews to choose from, including curried lamb, traditional beef, classic pumpkin soup and much more. Recipes like this are also nice if you have a cold or sore throat and you want something comforting. Make extra, if you like, because recipes like this tend to freeze well.
A stew is similar to a soup but thicker and chunkier. You can serve it with rice, noodles, or potatoes but a soup is served by itself in a bowl or mug. You could serve stews in a bowl or on a plate if there is not too much liquid.
A lot of people tend to stick to beef and chicken when making these recipes but lamb is really tasty and great to use in such recipes because it gets so tender when you cook it for a long time. If you are not sure which cut of meat to choose, it is worth telling your butcher what you plan to do with it, so he can recommend a good cut.
There are crockpot lamb recipes as well as stovetop ones. This meat is quite economical, especially the stewing variety, and a little does go a long way when you add vegetables, broth and more to the recipe.
This makes enough to feed six to eight people and because it simmers on the stove, you can go away and do other things while it cooks. This delicious dish can be served with hot rice or with crusty bread to soak up the yummy juices. Leave the potatoes out of the recipe if you like, so you can serve it with mashed potatoes on the side.Mix the flour, salt, and black pepper in a plastic bag, add the meat and shake well to coat it. Melt the shortening in a big pot, and then add the lamb and the remaining flour.
