Simmered Haroset-Spiced Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A hearty lamb stew infused with the sweet and fruity flavors of traditional Passover haroset, simmered with earthy root vegetables. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, cubed, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped parsnip
• 1 medium, peeled and chopped apple
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed lamb shoulder and brown for 6-8 minutes, turning to color all sides. Remove lamb and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion, 3 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped parsnips. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 medium peeled and chopped apple, 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground allspice. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Return lamb to the pot and pour in 3 cups beef broth. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 1 hour 30 minutes until lamb is tender.
5. Step 5: Remove lid and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to thicken stew. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.