Do you love Mediterranean cuisine? If so, you’re going to love this lamb casserole dish! It’s packed with flavour and is perfect for a cozy winter meal. Plus, it’s easy to make – just prep your ingredients ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you’re ready to eat. Give it a try today!
Mediterranean Lamb Casserole takes a while to prepare and cook but it tastes absolutely amazing!
All the flavours soak into the lamb making it so tender and delightful to taste. This is a good recipe to cook in bulk – and then freeze for another meal later on. Or even make the recipe and pop it in the fridge overnight – the flavours will develop overnight.
Whether you love lamb or not, you need to give our recipe for Mediterranean Lamb Casserole a try!
The Mediterranean Lamb Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a winter evening. The lamb is slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce, and the result is tender and flavourful meat that goes perfectly with sides like creamy mashed potatoes.
The dish is also full of healthy vegetables, including carrots, celery, and peas, of course if you don’t have everything that’s okay. All in all it’s still going to be full of flavour and fun to eat.
For an extra touch of flavour, you can add a sprinkle of feta cheese on top before serving. This casserole is sure to become a family favourite.
Method
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Place the flour, salt and pepper on a plate and toss the lamb chops in the flour to lightly coat.
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Heat 1/3 of the olive oil in a frypan and brown the lamb chops in batches, adding more oil as needed. Set the lamb chops aside.
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Add the onion, garlic and vegetables to the pan and cook until the mixture has softened. Add the tomato paste and red wine, stock cubes and two cups of water.
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Stir to combine and bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce heat and add the lamb chops.
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Cover and simmer on low for one hour and thirty minutes stirring well every 15 minutes or so.
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Remove the lid and simmer to reduce the liquid.
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Brown the chops first then mix the remaining ingredients and add to the slowcooker.
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Cook on low for 6 hours.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Mediterranean Lamb Casserole is suitable to freeze for up to six months.
- Lamb shanks may be used instead of lamb chops.
- Serve with beans, peas and carrots on a bed of cous cous.
