Lamb Riblets Stew Recipes

BRAISED LAMB RIBLETS AND LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulverize the onion, garlic, ginger and tomato paste with ½ cup of water to make a smooth paste.
• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot on a medium flame.
• Add the riblets and brown them on each side. This should take about 5 minutes.
• Remove the riblets and keep them aside.
• Add the bay leaves, garam masala and the paste from the food processor to the same stockpot and cook with constant stirring for 6 minutes.
• Stir in the lentils and water, followed by the browned riblets.
• Add the turmeric and season as necessary with salt and pepper.
• Bring the contents of the pot to a boil and reduce the flame to a gentle simmer. Cook for 45 minutes till the meat begins to fall of the bone.
• Serve hot with warm rice.

SLOW COOKER LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and onions. Cook until lamb is brown and onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
• Add carrots, celery, mushrooms, potatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, beer, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, and pepper; stir to combine and close slow cooker.
• Cook on High for 7 hours. Add peas and cook an additional 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

TRADITIONAL LAMB STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown meat in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add the onions, carrots and remaining oil to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes, broth, salt, pepper and lamb; bring to a boil. , Remove from the heat. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender., With a slotted spoon, remove meat and vegetables to a large bowl; set aside and keep warm. Pour pan juices into another bowl; set aside. , In the Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley, chives, thyme, and meat and vegetables; heat through.

GRILLED LAMB RIBLETS

Steps:

• To make the glaze: in a saucepan over medium high heat melt butter and oil together. Stir in shallots and sauté for 4 minutes or until golden brown.
• Stir in garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Stir in thyme and cook stirring for 1 minute.
• Stir in honey and lemon juice and bring to a simmer, stirring until honey dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in mint and simmer stirring frequently for 10 more minutes or until glaze is thick.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and let stand for 3 hours. (*Glaze can be prepared one day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Before using, stir over low heat until heated.).
• To prepare riblets: rub riblets with cut sides of lemons (or limes see note above in description). Season both sides with spices, salt and pepper. Cover and let stand for 45 minutes while preparing barbecue grill.
• Prepare grill to medium high heat. Brush grill with oil.
• Place ribs on grill and sear for 8 - 10 minutes per side.
• Cover with grill lid or aluminum foil and continue grilling, turning occasionally for 20-30 minutes or until lamb is done. Uncover.
• Brush riblets with some of the glaze and continue grilling for 10 minutes or until lightly charred.
• Cut riblets into serving pieces and then arrange them on platter, garnishing with mint and lemon wedges.

EASY LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish. Add the meat in batches and brown over a high heat for 5 mins, then lift onto a plate. Tip in the onions and carrots, and cook for 8-10 mins until starting to colour. Scatter over the flour and stir for a few minutes, then stir in the tomato purée and cook for a few minutes more. Tip the meat and any resting juices back into the dish and stir well. Pour over the stock, tuck in the herbs and season well. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat.
• Cover with a lid and put in the oven for about 2 hrs 30 mins until the meat is tender. Once cooled, the stew can be chilled and frozen for up to three months - defrost completely before reheating on the hob for 5 mins over a medium heat, until piping hot. Leave to settle for a minute or two, then serve with mash and greens.

B.B.Q. LAMB RIBLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place riblets in large roasting pan.
• Combine remaining ingredients in saucepan and heat to boiling.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Pour sauce over riblets.
• Cook or 1 1/2 hours in 350-degree oven.