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Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Lamb Stew

Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Lamb Stew
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Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Lamb Stew is a classic slow-cooked stew made by gently cooking lamb with vegetables, stock, and herbs over several hours. The low heat breaks down the meat fibers, creating a thick, flavorful stew focused on comfort and simplicity rather than complexity.

Ingredients

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    • 900 g lamb shoulder or lamb neck, cut into large chunks

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 1 large onion, chopped

    • 2 carrots, thickly sliced

    • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 2 tablespoons plain flour

    • 600 ml lamb stock or beef stock

    • 1 tablespoon tomato purée

    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

    • 1 bay leaf

    • Salt, to taste

    • Black pepper, to taste

    • Fresh parsley, chopped (for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the lamb

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the lamb lightly and brown it on all sides until golden. This step builds depth and adds richness to the final stew.

Step 2: Prepare the vegetables

Add the chopped onion, carrots, potatoes, and garlic to the slow cooker. Spread them evenly to form a base layer.

Step 3: Add the lamb

Place the browned lamb on top of the vegetables. This helps the meat stay moist while absorbing flavor from the stew.

Step 4: Build the gravy

Sprinkle the flour over the lamb, then add tomato purée, thyme, bay leaf, and stock. Stir gently so the flour dissolves evenly into the liquid.

Step 5: Slow cook

Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the lamb is tender and the gravy has thickened naturally.

Step 6: Finish and serve

Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

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