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Lamb Green Bean Stew
Irene MullerIrene Muller

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If the weather is chilly then this lamb and green bean stew is what you should be serving for dinner. It will keep you feeling satisfied.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Global, South African
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg lamb knuckles or leg of lamb cubes.
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • Salt & pepper
  • Flour for dusting
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 allspice berries
  • 2 whole dried red chilies
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp lamb spice
  • 250 - 500 ml warm water
  • 350 g Small potatoes, peeled (optional)
  • 500 g green beans sliced

Method
 

  1. Season the meat with the garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat half the oil in a large heavy-bottom saucepan and sear the meat in batches.
  3. Remove from the saucepan add the rest of the oil and whole spices and onions and fry until golden brown.
  4. Add the meat, spices, and a little water cover and let the meat simmer for about 2 ½ hours until almost tender.  
  5. Add the potatoes and cook until potatoes are cooked.  Add the cut green beans, let them cook until they are just about tender but still green.
  6. *Serve with long grain rice.