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Sweet Slow Cooker Lamb Stew That Feels Like Home

Sweet Slow Cooker Lamb Stew is rich, tender, and deeply comforting. Slow simmered lamb, sweet carrots, and hearty potatoes blend into a cozy family dinner that feels warm, simple, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lamb Stew
  • 2 lbs lamb shoulder cut into cubes
  • 3 carrots sliced thick
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 3 Yukon gold potatoes chopped
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for browning

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the lamb and cut into even cubes. Pat dry and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the lamb on all sides without overcrowding the pan.
  3. Transfer browned lamb to the slow cooker. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until the lamb is very tender.
  6. Add green peas during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
  7. Remove bay leaf, taste for seasoning, and let the stew rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If the stew is thinner than desired, mash a few potatoes directly into the broth to thicken naturally. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a bright finish. Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.