Slow-Simmered Mutton Stew with Potatoes and Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

A comforting stew of tender mutton, potatoes, and carrots, slowly simmered with black pepper and dried mint for authentic steppe flavors. This Asian recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs mutton stew meat, potatoes, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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

• 1.5 lbs mutton stew meat
• 3 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried mint
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1.5 lbs mutton stew meat, 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed), 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced), 1 large yellow onion (chopped), 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried mint, 4 cups water, and 1 tsp salt. Stir to combine.
2. Step 2: Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender and vegetables are soft.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Adjust salt to taste before serving.