Slow-Cooked Greek Lamb with Tomatoes and Cinnamon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Tender lamb shoulder braised slowly in a rich tomato sauce with warm cinnamon and aromatic herbs for a comforting Greek entrée. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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

• 3 lbs, cut into 2-inch chunks lamb shoulder
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 3 lbs lamb shoulder chunks and brown on all sides for 8-10 minutes, then transfer lamb to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 5 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 2 tsp dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute to release aromas.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping browned bits from the bottom, then add 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Return lamb to the pot, bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until lamb is fork-tender and sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving with crusty bread or rice.