Eggless Apple & Sage Lamb Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.9

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Tender braised lamb shoulder, sweet-tart apple chunks, and earthy root vegetables come together in a deeply aromatic broth that smells absolutely incredible as it simmers low and slow. The combination of turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and torn sage leaves gives this stew a warmth that feels both ancient and completely craveable. Coconut oil is used for searing, and the liquid base is bone broth brightened with a splash of apple cider vinegar — no eggs anywhere in the picture, which makes this a genuinely fuss-free option for anyone navigating that restriction. Stews like this can sometimes rely on egg-based thickeners or dumplings to build body, but here the parsnips and apples break down gently during the long braise, naturally enriching the broth without any workarounds needed. The key move is searing the lamb in batches until deeply browned before anything else goes in — that crust is where all the flavor lives. By the time the lid comes off after an hour and a half, the meat is fork-tender and practically falling apart. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and you have a bowl that looks and tastes like serious effort, even though the oven did most of the work.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium tart apples (such as granny smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
8 fresh sage leaves, roughly torn
2 sprigs fresh thyme

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the lamb cubes thoroughly dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp fine sea salt.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, add the lamb in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply browned on at least two sides. Transfer the seared lamb to a plate and repeat with the remaining batch.

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