Slow-Simmered Lamb Souvlaki Stew with Tomato and Cinnamon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Tender lamb chunks slowly braised in a fragrant tomato sauce with warm cinnamon and herbs, capturing traditional Greek flavors. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, extra virgin 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

• 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes lamb shoulder
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed lamb shoulder and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes, working in batches if needed.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until it darkens and thickens. Pour in 1/2 cup dry red wine and cook for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let stew gently simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is very tender and sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve with crusty bread or over rice.