Slow-Cooked Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew
A comforting, nutrient-dense stew featuring tender lamb, hearty potatoes, and sweet carrots simmered in a savory broth.
Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Mehdi + Lila
Mehdi created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Before you start
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Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min
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Equipment
Large pot
Time saver
Make Ahead: This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together in the fridge.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Next: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat
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Heat a large pot over medium-high heat
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb pieces and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Look for: browned on all sides
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Add the onion and cook until softened
In the same pot, add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Look for: softened
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Return the lamb to the pot
Return the lamb to the pot. Add the potato, carrot, and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-90 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and vegetables are soft.
Look for: the lamb is tender and vegetables are soft
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Season with salt and pepper to taste…
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
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Browning is Key
Browning is Key: Don't skip searing the lamb; it develops the deep umami flavor essential for a good stew.
Make Ahead
Make Ahead: This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together in the fridge.
Vegetable Variations
Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add celery or parsnips for extra fiber and micronutrients.
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