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25-Min Lamb & Vegetable Güveç

Turkish-spiced lamb stew with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, finished in one skillet in 20 minutes. Aromatic, warming, and deeply satisfying without the clay pot.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
34g
25-Min Lamb & Vegetable Güveç
comfortheartyturkishlambtenderjuicyweeknightcomfort-food-night

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut bell peppers into 1-inch chunks and slice onion into thick wedges.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  3. Step 3

    Add lamb in a single layer, don't stir for 2 minutes, then brown all sides, ~6 minutes total.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in paprika and cumin, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add onion and peppers.

  5. Step 5

    Pour in red wine and canned tomatoes with juices, add bay leaf, and bring to a simmer.

  6. Step 6

    Reduce heat to medium, simmer uncovered 10 minutes until lamb is tender and sauce coats the back of a spoon.

  7. Step 7

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

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