Slow-Cooked Lamb with Tomatoes, Cinnamon, and Greek Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A rich and aromatic lamb stew slowly cooked with tomatoes and warm Greek spices, perfect for a comforting dinner. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 170 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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

• 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs lamb shoulder cubes and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes, working in batches if necessary.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced large onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Pour in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover and slow-cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until lamb is tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves before serving with crusty bread or rice.