Lupin Free Rosemary-Garlic Lamb Stew with Ceylon Cinnamon
Slow-braised lamb stew is the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell incredible, and this version delivers on every level. Bone-in lamb shoulder or leg gets a deep, caramelized sear before braising low and slow in a fragrant mix of bone broth, pomegranate juice, and apple cider vinegar — a combination that tenderizes the meat beautifully while building a rich, complex broth. Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ground ginger layer in warmth without overwhelming the savory base, and the rosemary sprigs infuse everything with that unmistakable herby depth. Carrots and sweet potato go in partway through, soaking up all that braising liquid until they're completely tender and almost melting. Every ingredient here is naturally free from lupin — no flour-based thickeners, no legume fillers, nothing hidden — so the stew comes together cleanly without any substitutions or workarounds. It's a genuinely satisfying cold-weather bowl that works just as well for a relaxed weekend cook as it does for a dinner worth showing off.
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4 servings
- 2 lb bone-in lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups bone broth
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the lamb pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season all over with the 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 pieces and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply browned on at least two surfaces. Transfer the seared lamb to a plate and set aside.
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