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Lamb Stew

Name: Lamb Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 800 g lamb (leg or shoulder); 2 large onions; 3 garlic cloves; 2 large tomatoes or 150 ml tomato juice; 100 ml dry red wine; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp oil; salt and pepper to taste; 1 bunch fresh parsley

A rich stew traditionally served at Easter, with tender lamb, vegetables, and aromatic herbs — a Romanian classic that balances rustic flavor with fresh herbs.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

70 min

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Total

90 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

4 servings (about 1 kg stew with sauce)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

2-3 days in airtight container at 4°C

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Freezer

3-4 months in individual portions

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per 200 g serving

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Calories

190 kcal

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Protein

17 g

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Fat

12 g

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Carbohydrates

4 g

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Fiber

0.5 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Warm polenta and feta cheese

🥂Mashed potatoes with butter and milk

🥂Fresh homemade bread and dry red wine

🥂Sauerkraut salad or pickled cucumbers

💡Variations

Spring vegetable stew: add green peas, young carrots, and new potatoes

Moldavian-style stew: replace wine with broth and add sour cream at the end

Aromatic stew: add fresh rosemary and lemon zest for citrus notes