Paleo lamb and swede stew with carrots and rosemary

Paleo lamb and swede stew with braised lamb shoulder, swede, carrots and rosemary. A grain-free, dairy-free lunch for four days, with 31 g protein per serving.

At a glance

• Serves 4
• Prep time: 25 min
• Cooking time: 75 min
• Total time: 100 min
• Calories: 464 kcal per serving
• Protein: 31 g
• Fat: 27 g
• Carbs: 21 g

Ingredients

• 600g lamb shoulder
• 2 onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1000ml vegetable stock
• 2 rosemary sprigs
• 600g swede
• 300g carrots
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 1/2 bunch of parsley

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · chopping board · knife · wooden spoon · ladle

1. Cut the lamb shoulder into 3 cm cubes and pat dry. Peel and dice the onions and garlic.
2. Brown the meat in the olive oil in a flameproof casserole over a high heat, in two batches for 5 min each.
3. Add the onions and garlic, stir in the tomato purée and toast everything for 2 min.
4. Pour in the stock, add the rosemary and bay leaf, cover and braise for 45 min.
5. Peel and dice the swede and carrots and add them to the pan. Simmer the stew for another 25 min, until the meat and veg are tender.
6. Remove the rosemary sprigs and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and scatter with chopped parsley. In portions, the stew keeps in the fridge for 4 days.

Good to know

Swede is the underrated winter veg: mild, slightly sweet and lovely and smooth in a stew. With braised lamb and rosemary it makes lunch for the whole week. The stew tastes even better reheated.

Swaps

Lamb shoulder → diced beef. Swede → parsnips or celeriac. Rosemary → thyme. Carrots → squash.

Cooking tips

Brown the meat in two batches, otherwise the pan cools down and the meat stews in its own juices. Peel the swede thickly – the outer layer is woody.

Storage

The stew keeps in the fridge for 4 days and in the freezer for 3 months; reheat it slowly with the lid on.

Allergens

Gluten-free (use gluten-free stock), with no milk, egg or nuts; contains celery only if your stock does. Suitable for children.

Frequently asked questions

Can you freeze lamb and swede stew?

The stew keeps in the fridge for 4 days and in the freezer for 3 months; reheat it slowly with the lid on.

How long does lamb and swede stew keep in the fridge?

The stew keeps in the fridge for 4 days and in the freezer for 3 months; reheat it slowly with the lid on.

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