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Lamb and Potato Samosa–Inspired Stew with Mint Chutney Drizzle

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups minced yellow onion (about 2 medium onions)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups (32 ounces) low-sodium beef broth
4 cups peeled and cubed (1/2-inch) russet potatoes (about 2 potatoes)
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons roughly chopped seeded jalapeño
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)

Directions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the following and cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes:
  2. Add 2 pounds ground lamb and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the excess fat and return the meat to the pot.
  3. Add the following and cook, stirring, until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes:
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Add 4 cups low-sodium beef broth and 4 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, make the drizzle: In a food processor or blender, combine the following and blend until smooth:
  6. Stir 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice into the stew. Cook until the peas are tender, about 3 minutes.
  7. Ladle the stew into bowls and top with a dollop of the mint chutney drizzle.