Slow-Simmered Mediterranean Lamb Stew with Tomato and Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A hearty lamb stew slow-cooked with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and fragrant herbs, capturing the rustic essence of Greek island cuisine. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 170 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
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 cup water or lamb broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots

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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 cubed lamb shoulder and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
4. Step 4: Return the lamb to the pot along with 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 2 sprigs rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, 2 sliced medium carrots, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 cup water or lamb broth.
5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook gently for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until lamb is tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
6. Step 6: Remove herb sprigs before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.