Lamb Stew with Apricots
This Instant Pot Lamb Stew is packed with flavor and so easy to make! The perfect comfort food for any weeknight or special occasion. Course: Main Course. Cuisine: Mediterranean. Author: Rika Livingston.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min
Ingredients
| 3 pounds | 1.4 kg | lamb leg, boneless, cut into stew-bite size |
| 1.75 cup | 420 ml | beef broth |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | canola oil |
| 1 | onion, chopped | |
| 2 | garlic cloves, minced | |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | ground coriander |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | tomato paste |
| 0.75 tsp | 3.8 ml | black pepper |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | salt (add more to taste) |
| 0.75 tsp | 3.8 ml | ground turmeric |
| 0.25 tsp | 1.3 ml | ground ginger |
| 0.5 tsp | 2.5 ml | fresh grated ginger |
| 0.25 tsp | 1.3 ml | ground cinnamon |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | whole dried apricots |
| 1 | large cinnamon stick |
Instructions
Prep Time: 10 mins.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the lamb until browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- Turn the Instant Pot setting to "Sauté", add oil and garlic, and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped onion and cook for about 30 seconds. Add cinnamon stick, coriander, black pepper, salt, turmeric, ground ginger, grated ginger, salt, and ground cinnamon. Keep stirring until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Add browned lamb leg cubes into the Instant Pot. Stir for a few seconds.
- Add dried apricots, cinnamon stick, and the broth, turn off the "Sauté" setting, close the lid, and set to "Manual" for about 35 minutes.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Serve the lamb stew immediately with rice.
Recipe Notes: You may also brown the lamb meat using the Instant Pot. Leg of lamb is great for barbecue or roasted and it works really well as a stew or curry. If you can't find leg of lamb, use lamb shoulder instead.