RECIPE: Rich lamb stew

This flavourful rich lamb stew recipe is the perfect Sunday lunch meal for the whole family.

By Ntwenhle Gcabashe

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 2 hours

Serves: 3–4

• 5 cups lamb, boneless and cubed
• 1 cup (250ml) stout
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
• 3 cups (750ml) beef stock
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• Salt and pepper
• 1 kg baby potatoes
• Cooked butter beans, for serving
• Handful fresh coriander, for serving

1. Heat butter in a large saucepan. Put in meat and brown for 5 minutes.
2. Add onion and garlic and fry until soft.
3. Add tomato paste and tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes
4. Add stout, stock and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and simmer for 1½ hours or until meat is tender.
5. Add potatoes and cook for another 15–20 minutes.
6. Mix with butter beans and serve with fresh coriander.