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British Braised Lamb And Barley Stew
A comforting hearth-style British stew featuring tender lamb shoulder, pearl barley, and root vegetables slow-simmered in a savory beef broth.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 60 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear diced lamb until well browned on all sides, about 6 minutes.
- 02
Transfer lamb to a side plate and add sliced leek, diced carrots, and parsnips to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
- 03
Return lamb to the pot and stir in rinsed pearl barley and fresh thyme sprigs until well mixed.
- 04
Pour in halal beef stock, season with black pepper, and bring the liquid to a rolling simmer.
- 05
Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 50 minutes until barley is plump and lamb is tender.
- 06
Remove thyme sprigs, adjust seasoning with salt to taste, and serve warm in deep soup bowls.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Braising
Slow cooking meat and hearty grains in liquid over low heat to tenderize tough cuts while building deep flavor.
Notes from the kitchen
- Pearl barley absorbs liquid as it sits, so add extra broth when reheating leftovers.
- Trim excess hard fat from the lamb shoulder before searing to keep the stew broth light.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by British; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.