Intermediate-Spiced Lamb and Chickpea Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A warming stew with tender lamb and chickpeas simmered in a blend of medium-level spices for a balanced, hearty meal. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, cubed, canned chickpeas, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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 lb lamb shoulder, cubed
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ginger, fresh grated
• 1 can (14 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed lamb shoulder and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brown the lamb on all sides for about 7 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 cinnamon stick; cook for 1 minute until spices release their aromas.
4. Step 4: Add 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, and 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour until lamb is tender and stew thickens.
5. Step 5: Remove cinnamon stick, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.