Slow-Cooked Lamb Stew

Slow-Cooked Lamb Stew is a hearty, comforting dish where tender pieces of lamb are simmered for hours with aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and potatoes, along with herbs such as rosemary and thyme. It's a classic found in many cuisines, particularly in British, Irish, and Mediterranean cooking, where it's valued for transforming tougher cuts of meat into a melt-in-your-mouth meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This stew is typically high in protein from the lamb and provides a good balance of fats and carbohydrates from the vegetables and any added starches. A standard serving offers a rich source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a calorie count generally ranging from 400 to 600 calories per bowl depending on the recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a quintessential example of 'comfort food' that has been a staple in cold climates for centuries, often associated with family gatherings and rustic cooking. Nutritionally, the long, slow cooking process helps break down the collagen in the lamb, making it more digestible and allowing the body to absorb minerals like iron more efficiently.