English Heritage Lamb Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-26 · Updated 2026-03-26

A rich, slow-cooked one-pot stew inspired by traditional English recipes, featuring tender lamb and root vegetables. This British-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, onions, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cubed lamb shoulder
• 1, diced onions
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2, diced carrots
• 2, diced parsnips
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 bay leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cubed lamb shoulder and brown for 4-5 minutes until seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Return the lamb to the pot. Add 1 cup red wine, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced parsnips, 1 tsp thyme, and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender.
4. Step 4: Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.