Armenian quince lamb stew recipe for six
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This Armenian quince and lamb stew serves six. It balances tender lamb with tart quince and dried plums in a stovetop braise.
Ingredients
Boneless lamb shoulder
2 1/2 pounds
Quinces
3
Yellow onions
2 large
Dried plums
1 cup
Tomato paste
2 tablespoons
Beef broth
4 cups
Olive oil
3 tablespoons
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon
Ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon
Saffron threads
1 pinch
Lemon
1
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons
Fresh parsley
1/2 cup
How to make it
- Brown lamb in olive oil in batches and set aside. 2. Cook onions until soft, then stir in tomato paste and spices. 3. Return lamb to the pot and add broth and saffron. 4. Cover and simmer until lamb is almost tender. 5. Add quince wedges and dried plums; simmer until soft. 6. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
Who this list is for
This Armenian quince lamb stew is for six people who want a stovetop braise with boneless lamb shoulder, tart quince, dried plums, broth, and warm spices. It is a full dinner list for cooks who want fruit and lamb in the same pot.
How to use this list
Buy 2 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, three quinces, two large yellow onions, and dried plums. Check for tomato paste, beef broth, olive oil, cinnamon, allspice, saffron threads, kosher salt, and one lemon. Fresh parsley is the final item to gather for serving the finished stew.
Common mistakes
Do not buy lamb leg or ground lamb in place of the boneless lamb shoulder called for here. Quinces are a required fruit in this stew, not an optional apple-like substitute. Use dried plums as listed, and check that you have saffron threads rather than a powdered seasoning blend.
What is on this list
The list includes lamb shoulder, three quinces, onions, one cup dried plums, tomato paste, and four cups beef broth. You also need olive oil, cinnamon, allspice, saffron, lemon, kosher salt, and parsley. Cross off broth, spices, oil, or tomato paste that you already own.
Before you go
The quantities are sized for six servings. Ask for boneless lamb shoulder at the meat counter and inspect the quinces for firm fruit. Check the amount of beef broth in your pantry, then buy parsley near the end of your trip so it is fresh for the stew.
FAQ
Who is "Armenian quince lamb stew recipe for six" for?
This Armenian quince lamb stew is for six people who want a stovetop braise with boneless lamb shoulder, tart quince, dried plums, broth, and warm spices. It is a full dinner list for cooks who want fruit and lamb in the same pot.
How should I use "Armenian quince lamb stew recipe for six"?
Buy 2 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, three quinces, two large yellow onions, and dried plums. Check for tomato paste, beef broth, olive oil, cinnamon, allspice, saffron threads, kosher salt, and one lemon. Fresh parsley is the final item to gather for serving the finished stew.
What should I skip or avoid with "Armenian quince lamb stew recipe for six"?
Do not buy lamb leg or ground lamb in place of the boneless lamb shoulder called for here. Quinces are a required fruit in this stew, not an optional apple-like substitute. Use dried plums as listed, and check that you have saffron threads rather than a powdered seasoning blend.
What is on the "Armenian quince lamb stew recipe for six" list?
The list includes lamb shoulder, three quinces, onions, one cup dried plums, tomato paste, and four cups beef broth. You also need olive oil, cinnamon, allspice, saffron, lemon, kosher salt, and parsley. Cross off broth, spices, oil, or tomato paste that you already own.
What should I do before I go?
The quantities are sized for six servings. Ask for boneless lamb shoulder at the meat counter and inspect the quinces for firm fruit. Check the amount of beef broth in your pantry, then buy parsley near the end of your trip so it is fresh for the stew.
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